I don't use Aperture myself but had been hoping for a major upgrade to the interface that would result in it being superior for me as a storage and access program to multiple iPhoto libraries managed by iPhoto Library Manager with the very powerful PhotoLine as my external editor.
When I did try Aperture I found it ran like treacle on OS X.6.8 on my 2010 15" MacBook Pro. Between of the lack of speed and the clumsy interface, I gave it away.
I have watched with interest the continuing optimism of users about a new version coming out.
I was close to people who used Final Cut Pro when the ground was cut from under their feet. They were not amused. I have been told that it has been built back up to a pro standard -- but I wonder how many old users are still using it.
I've seen Apple just dump other great software -- Appleworks/Clarisworks was excellent. Cyberdog was just great in its day and obviously a way to move forward. And that so on and so forth.
On the question of dropping a software -- well, I am of the belief that if it performs still, it does not need to be dropped.
For starters, I am sticking with OS X.6.8. I can't be bothered with the more recent OS changes. X.6.8 works. I have been assured that one day soon Apple wiil stop issuing security updates for it. I presume on that day, the sky will fall on my head.
I still use Canvas X on Mac (which is one reason to stick with X.6.8, it needs Rosetta -- which hasn't been supported for the best part of 8 years now (I think it is). There is still no app that matches its overall capabilities and it still does (nearly) everything I want in the print domain. I have supplemented it with PhotoLine for photo work -- a very powerful app which does all the modern stuff including 64 bit (Canvas's image editing is about P'shop 5 standard but with some very interesting capabilities because of its interactivity between raster and vector), and Sandvox for building websites (yes, Canvas can do all that too, with some limitations but Sandvox does most of it better and offers a far superior workflow!).
(Interestingly, ACD is now saying it will launch a new Canvas for Mac this year.)
I still use Eudora for email, iPhoto 8.1.2 for my photos (I operate at a considerably lower professional level than you), and Personal Organizer for my calendar, alarms and contacts. From where I sit, none of the successor apps matches these oldies.
BUT -- there is a caveat. I am 72 -- I am winding down my work and don't need to plan 20 years into the future as I imagine OP and many others do.
I would not suggest for one minute that someone in mid-career or starting out should think of adopting these oldies.
Nor would I suggest that buying into Aperture and the speculation of a major upgrade that seems to have been going on for years is the optimum way to go at this time. It has been too long between drinks. If Apple does come out with a major upgrade, well and good. But the signs are not favorable.
Cheers, geoff
When I did try Aperture I found it ran like treacle on OS X.6.8 on my 2010 15" MacBook Pro. Between of the lack of speed and the clumsy interface, I gave it away.
I have watched with interest the continuing optimism of users about a new version coming out.
I was close to people who used Final Cut Pro when the ground was cut from under their feet. They were not amused. I have been told that it has been built back up to a pro standard -- but I wonder how many old users are still using it.
I've seen Apple just dump other great software -- Appleworks/Clarisworks was excellent. Cyberdog was just great in its day and obviously a way to move forward. And that so on and so forth.
On the question of dropping a software -- well, I am of the belief that if it performs still, it does not need to be dropped.
For starters, I am sticking with OS X.6.8. I can't be bothered with the more recent OS changes. X.6.8 works. I have been assured that one day soon Apple wiil stop issuing security updates for it. I presume on that day, the sky will fall on my head.
I still use Canvas X on Mac (which is one reason to stick with X.6.8, it needs Rosetta -- which hasn't been supported for the best part of 8 years now (I think it is). There is still no app that matches its overall capabilities and it still does (nearly) everything I want in the print domain. I have supplemented it with PhotoLine for photo work -- a very powerful app which does all the modern stuff including 64 bit (Canvas's image editing is about P'shop 5 standard but with some very interesting capabilities because of its interactivity between raster and vector), and Sandvox for building websites (yes, Canvas can do all that too, with some limitations but Sandvox does most of it better and offers a far superior workflow!).
(Interestingly, ACD is now saying it will launch a new Canvas for Mac this year.)
I still use Eudora for email, iPhoto 8.1.2 for my photos (I operate at a considerably lower professional level than you), and Personal Organizer for my calendar, alarms and contacts. From where I sit, none of the successor apps matches these oldies.
BUT -- there is a caveat. I am 72 -- I am winding down my work and don't need to plan 20 years into the future as I imagine OP and many others do.
I would not suggest for one minute that someone in mid-career or starting out should think of adopting these oldies.
Nor would I suggest that buying into Aperture and the speculation of a major upgrade that seems to have been going on for years is the optimum way to go at this time. It has been too long between drinks. If Apple does come out with a major upgrade, well and good. But the signs are not favorable.
Cheers, geoff
