Re: Aperture 3.5 not compatible with Yosemite
It depends on your needs, but as an asset manager I find Aperture is harder to use than LR, and I have both. I really wanted to continue using Aperture, but as I got more photos and had to do more management of them (I reference them, BTW) I found myself ignoring Aperture more and more. LR works with your existing folder structure much more easily IMHO. I move photos off my SSD frequently now, and just dragging the folder in LR works fine. With Aperture I have to open a file dialog to "move masters," which is just that little bit annoying such that I stop doing that and started using LR instead. And the structure is just what the folder structure is in the Finder; I don't really see why Apple went with the whole project/album/folder thing; I just don't find it as intuitive as LR.
I liked the search function in Aperture, but I've come to appreciate the interface LR uses. Maybe it's because I have a bigger monitor now; Aperture seems more into floating boxes, which worked when I used a laptop more. Now not so much. And I prefer how LR lets me keyword, since I think it handles hierarchy better.
I think that the changes that will come in Yosemite will be in two main areas, organization of photos over all Apple devices and iCloud (Photostream was NOT that solution), and image editing. People here tend to organize photos far more efficiently than the average Apple user, who is randomly taking shots with iPhones, iPads and cameras constantly, and who is also receiving photos and videos constantly. None of which are "projects" or "shoots" or organized in any way shape or form. I think Apple's goal will be to get that under control, which has got to be something much harder than what LR or Aperture currently does. Both these applications assume someone who already has photos organized much more rationally.
Rob
Chad Hardy wrote:
Walter wrote:
I was thinking any variant... I tried it and was underwhelmed....just curious how many use it and like it.
Walter
Oh I have used it a bunch. I actually love it for a few things:
1. Actually quicker to post process images, because browsing and editing is done seamlessly in the same window. No swapping between Library and develop mode.
2. You can brush every adjustment into the image.
3. filters and finding images that have metadata is just easier and quicker. I understand LR quick collections and the metadata filter bar at the top, but Aperture just does it better.
4. Better sharing/integration options if you use other Apple devices.
If I had some assurance from Apple they were committed to continual development and not just life support I would use Aperture exclusively. However it seems to have been all but abandoned.
At this point I have been on LR for the past 8 months and won't change back unless Apple commits. LR is just fine, and I know Adobe will continue to improve it.