Apple Releases Aperture 1.1

Apple recently released Aperture 1.1, a significant update to the all-in-one postproduction tool for photographers that runs natively on both Intel and PowerPC-based Macs. Aperture 1.1 features improved RAW image rendering and a new set of advanced RAW adjustment controls. It also delivers impressive speed gains on any Mac including desktop performance on a MacBook Pro with image adjustments and searching up to 4x faster. At a new lower price of $299 US, Apple is putting Aperture within reach of anyone shooting with a digital SLR camera. “Since Aperture launched just over four months ago, we’ve been incredibly focused on improving image quality and performance, working closely with pro photographers to get it right in 1.1,” said Rob Schoeben, Apple’s vice president of Applications Marketing. “With the RAW quality and overall speed of Aperture 1.1 and its new low price, there’s never been a better time for pros and hobbyists alike to take the art and craft of photography to the next level.” Aperture 1.1 is available immediately as a free Software Update to current Aperture 1.0 customers. _Image Courtesy Apple.com_ [/TAGS]