Apple's Aperture 2 is the choice for professional photographers.

Aperture 2, released yesterday, comprises an important upgrade to the software package and the list of features and additions is supported by an generous amount of feedback and replies from photographers. Aperture 2 supports electronic cameras from a large assortment of manufacturers. Aperture 2's new improvements are entirely covered, including an advanced RAW-image serving engine, an effective interface, powerful new alteration tools, and added integration with Mac OS X and a lot more Apple products for quick online publishing and one-click project synchronization. Performance has been increased in Aperture 2 therefore it is faster to import, surf and search bigger volumes of images.

Aperture 2, Apple's innovative photograph editing and management software system, carries more than a hundred brand-new features that make it dramatically quicker and less complicated to function and even more compelling. With an efficient interface and all new image serving engine, Aperture 2 introduces raw imaging tools for highlighting recovery, color vibrancy, localized contrast definition, soft-edged touching up, vignetting and altogether fine-tuning, and allows users to instantly post their portfolios the internet. "Many of the most honored photographers on assignment everywhere in the world entrust Aperture to organize, edit and deliver their images," said Rob Schoeben, Apple's vice president of Applications Product Marketing. Performance has been heightened in Aperture 2 so it is quicker to import, browse and search through broad volumes of images. From importing images to uploading them online or in print, Aperture 2 assists your creative imagination.

Apple is working closely with key developers to bring the most requested plug-ins to Aperture such as:Nike Software's Viveza plug-in, powered by U Point technology, which provides a powerful, precise and easy way for photographers to selectively control and adjust color and light in their digital images; PictureCode's Noise Ninja plug-in that delivers advanced high ISO noise analysis and reduction; Digital Film Tools Power Stroke plug-in that features a simple, stroke-based interface to quickly mask and intuitively perform targeted adjustments; The Tiffen Company's Dfx plug-in that provides an expansive suite of creative filters and effects;Garages Matte plug-in, which is a high performance chroma key tool for creating seamless composites, and the HDRtoner plug-in that enables the selection of multiple photos to create a single high dynamic range (HDR) image; and Image Trends plug-ins that include Fisheye-Hemi to quickly and effortlessly correct fisheye lens distortion, ShineOff which automatically removes shine from faces and PearlyWhites that automatically whitens and brightens teeth. The new interface tweaks, tethered camera support and background exporting abilities show that Apple?s really been listening to photographers. "Many of the most respected photographers on assignment all over the world trust Aperture to organize, edit and deliver their images," said Rob Schoeben, Apple's vice president of Applications Product Marketing. Aperture 2 gives photographers incredible tools to manage massive libraries, speed through photo edits, make essential image adjustments, and deliver photos online and in print using one simple, integrated workflow. Specific features of Aperture 2 include the likes of Embedded Previews, which enables photographers to caption, keyword, and rate imagery as it is imported, while also allowing them to export images in the background and continue working while images are processed to JPEG, TIFF, PNG and PSD file formats. And the photographers? world is cheering, and for a reason. Some photographers gave up on Aperture after months of no updates for any new cameras. Professional photographers can easily shoot tens of thousands of images a year. The image quality in Aperture 2 has won over the most demanding photographers, said Rob Schoeben, Apple's vice president of Applications Product Marketing. Professional photographers need to deliver quality prints to clients, and enthusiastic hobbyists may choose to display some of their better work in web galleries.

Aperture 2 delivers streamlined tools for moving photos from capture to output with uncompromising quality. Aperture 2 delivers an easier interface, faster browsing, and enhanced image processing. Extend the power of Aperture with over 70 plug-ins. Aperture just keeps getting better and better. Whether you shoot RAW or JPEG, Aperture lets you get the most out of your photography. Unlike other software books on the market, Apple Aperture 2 looks at this powerful application in the context of the overall digital photography workflow, helping you to use your time efficiently and enhance your creativity.