Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 2 delivers the equivalent of a 2-day course in one project-based book covering all of Aperture’s new features. It takes readers step-by-step through the basics of image management and Aperture’s editing, retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 2 is now available for $49.49.

Peachpit Press Release

Peachpit Releases Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 2

Berkeley, CA—May 29, 2008—Peachpit today announced the publication of Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 2, by Ben Long, Richard Harrington, and Orlando Luna. This Apple-certified guide to Aperture 2 delivers comprehensive training–the equivalent of a 2-day course–in one project-based book covering all of Aperture’s new features.

Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 2 takes readers step-by-step through the basics of image management and Aperture’s powerful editing, retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. Readers will learn to speed through their edits using Quick Preview mode, take advantage of improved search and metadata capabilities, master powerful new image-adjustment tools, and much more. This book also features real-world exercises with professional photography from a variety of genres, including fashion, sports, wedding, commercial, and landscape photography.

Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 2 is now available at Peachpit.com, Amazon.com, and other retailers nationwide.

About The Authors
Ben Long is a veteran writer, photographer, and videographer who has contributed articles to MacUser, Macworld, and Computer Graphics World and writes a regular digital photography column for CreativePro.com. Find how-to articles, reviews, galleries, and free software at his Web site, www.completedigitalphotography.com.

Richard Harrington is an author, Apple Certified trainer, and owner of RHED Pixel, an award-winning visual communications company in Washington, D.C. that produces everything from national television commercials to podcasts. Richard’s other books include Apple Training Series: iWork ‘08.

Orlando Luna is a photographer, filmmaker, and educator who is now a senior system engineer at Apple. Previously, Orlando directed Luna Studio, a multimedia organization established in 1987 in Miami, Fla. His photography credits include the New York Times, Nike, Newsweek, and MTV.

About Peachpit
Berkeley-based Peachpit has been publishing the industry’s best-selling books on the latest in graphic design, desktop publishing, multimedia, Web design and development, digital video and general Macintosh computing since 1986. Its award-winning books feature step-by-step explanations, time-saving techniques, savvy insider tips, and expert advice for computer users of all sorts. It is the home of the internationally recognized Visual QuickStart Guide series, the design imprint New Riders and its highly popular Voices That Matter series, and is the publishing partner for Adobe Press, lynda.com, NAPP, Apple Certified, AIGA Design Press and others. Peachpit is part of Pearson, the international media company. Pearson’s primary operations also include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. Learn more at www.peachpit.com and www.pearson.com.

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