Summary

In this chapter we took a very detailed look at some advanced options for importing images into Aperture. We looked at both the technique and theory behind some of the things you can do at the import stage to help you better manage your sessions in Aperture. We also took a detailed look at Aperture's library and its structure as well as examining the difference between projects and albums, and how albums at the project level are different from albums at the root level. We also looked at managing the RAW + JPEG pairs, and you learned a workflow for handling black and white images you shoot in your camera. And finally we also covered how to shoot tethered.

You should now have a good understanding of organizing and importing in Aperture. This will lay the foundation for keeping your photos properly organized in Aperture, and it will make your life easier and keep on top of your growing library. In the next few chapters, we will take a detailed look at making adjustments in Aperture. We will cover all the advanced options for processing your images, and you'll learn lots of ways to do some creative and advanced editing right inside Aperture.