Apple Aperture 2 - Manual (Page 14)

14 Preface Introducing Aperture
With Aperture you can efficiently import digital images, perform a photo edit, adjust
and retouch images, publish images for the web or print, and back up your entire
image library for safekeeping. Aperture lets you work with high-quality JPEG, TIFF, and
RAW image files directly from your camera or card reader and maintain that high
quality throughout your workflow.
What’s Next?
This manual is only one of several types of documentation you can use as you work
with Aperture.
 For instructions for installing Aperture software, see Installing Your Software.
 For a hands-on introduction to the basics of Aperture, see Exploring Aperture. You can
try out Aperture features as you work with the sample images to quickly get
acquainted with the Aperture digital photography workflow.
 For an overview of Aperture, an introduction to the Aperture interface, and
detailed instructions for using the many features and tools in Aperture, continue
reading this manual.
 For a list of the keyboard shortcuts you can use to perform tasks in Aperture, see
Aperture Keyboard Shortcuts.
 For the most recent technical and release information about Aperture, choose
Late-Breaking News from the Aperture Help menu.
 For information about new features in Aperture, choose New Features from the
Aperture Help menu.
 For the latest articles about technical issues and solutions, go to the Aperture
Support website, available from the Aperture Help menu.