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My first RAW image finished using the software Aperture. I hope it's okay.Related content
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Thank you so much! I really appreciate the awesome comment and fav! 
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Never bothered much with RAW images, the file sizes seemed to be cumbersome, but looking at your results I think I may spend some time! to see what i can do, great shot, love the colours. 
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That's great, I hope you do! The way I see it, you are working with a digital negative, the pure image. It's the only way to go. I've only been able to do a few pictures so far, as I haven't been out to take pictures in a while, but just from these few, I see a huge difference. This shot surprised me.
I'm glad to hear you are a MAc man! 
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well made the step, shotting in the raw now! already ordered two 2 gb cards, so I don't run out of film
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I have a 2 gb, too! It is so cool to have so much room on a card. Well, Congrats on going RAW! You are going to absolutely love the difference!
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LOL stikk waiting for them to arrive hmmmmmmm!!!! still getting by
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Ah, yes. I remember that wait just a couple of months ago.
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Rip Off and Bummer! It's such a small item, not a heavy package. I hope it didn't get lost! You poor thing. I would be going nuts! hang in there!
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raw image? can you tell me more about that ?
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The raw image, is the literal digital equivalent to a negative. You are working with a pure picture, not one that has been processed in your camera into JPEG. It hasn't been compressed. It is awesome!
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i may try that - does it give you greater adjustment abilities in PS as well?
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well, yes, because you are starting from scratch and not having to fix what the camera decided. Also, an extra program like Lightroom (free Beta) or Aperture would really benefit.
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really - i'll have to look into those programs - 
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You're very welcome and good luck!
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Very well framed and great colours
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Wow, impecable composition my friend
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Why thank you very much!
I took a walk through your gallery just a while ago, and I must say, you have glorious pictures! So, I had to watch you! I will explore and comment more a little later. I look forward to really perusing your pictures! (Nasty migraine at the moment).
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Sorry to hear about your head, I;ve been looking at your gallery also, and I'm curious to know more about Apple Aperture... How do you like it?
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Thank you, my head is much better today. I think I've been getting migraines from playing on the computer all the time.
I like Aperture so much, I can't say enough about it! Have you been to Apple's site regarding it? They have several videos you can watch there that show what Aperture can do. The videos are pretty convincing. I haven't had the time to finish the DVD tutorial that came with it, but I can already do tons of stuff with it, and it has already saved me easily hours of my life processing pictures. Kid you not. It also came with this great book that describes all of the features, and they have free on-line seminars showing even more great stuff we can do with it. The only down side is I think it is for Mac's only. I'm not sure, but pretty sure that is the case. All we have are macs, so I lucked out. I hope to take more RAW pics in the next few days, and can't wait to get back in Aperture to process them.
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a really good picture
i like the colours
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very pretty! I like the difference in color between the front and the back flower, also the DOF!
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Thank you so much and thank you for faving it!
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beautiful picture, i love those flowers. i never used raw format as it takes loads more memory on the memory card. but for some images it might be much better as it's not compressed and gives you lots more room to work on. this apreture software, is it free or you have to buy it? you got me interested too. as i always wanted to be able to develop my own classic photos as my father did, this would probably be like darkroom for digital
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Thank you very much for your comments and faving this picture!
I honestly feel RAW is the only way to go. The image has not been interpreted or compressed by the camera, it is the equivalent of a digital negative. Yes, it takes up a lot of room. I had to buy a Macbook Pro before I could get Aperture, which was a huge leap in faith and a chink from the wallet, but it had to be done to be able to work with RAW efficiently. I felt really guilty at first, I spent my family's summer fun basically, but now that I've seen the difference in the pictures and working with them, I feel much better. My family has been so supportive with this. Also, I like how I can still do some stuff in Photoshop easily from Aperture, it opens the program from within Aperture quickly, and the work I do is automagically updated inside Aperture. It is truly, the digital darkroom. You will love it! It cost $300 and here is the link: [link] They have several movies you can watch there about Aperture, which is what sold me. I hope this helps!
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i will try to get this, and i hope it works in windows. you see, i wanted to buy me a mac, but noone uses it here so i'd be incompatible with the rest of the people in this country and as macs are more expensive too, i gave up. hope it changes someday as i think they are better then pc's. thanks
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Please make sure it works on windows! I don't think it does. I'm sorry.
There is a pc application that has a free beta download called Lightroom. It isn't Aperture, but you may like it. Here is the link: [link] It has been getting good reviews, too. The Beta version expires in January 2007, but then I think Lightroom will be available to be purchased. It works with RAW, and I hear it offers similar stuff as Aperture. Perhaps it is as good. I hope this helps! Good luck!
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You're very welcome! Please let me know how it turns out for you. Perhaps you can get up and running with Lightroom today. I think Aperture is far better, but Lightroom is free for now and can buy you some time.
By the way, some time this fall macs will be released with a new updated operating system, where it will include a program called Bootcamp. Bootcamp will partition your mac so that you can run windows. It allows you to boot up in windows or mac. Then you can run all windows applications, and apple applications, like Aperture. It's a great thing for windows users who would like to have a mac. So, this should be available on new macs in the next few months. Perhaps this is a way for you to go, too?
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maybe, but as far as i know mac programs use up lots more memory so it should be very strong machine. and i don't like windows myself...i'm only forced to use ti. time will tell if i can do it with new mac
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What a beautifu water lily.. great colour too
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This is a stunning pic, I absolutely adore the fantastic color
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Thank you so much
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He he you're welcome
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ponds are cool. I'd love one, too. I met a lady who has one and the lily's run amuck. she has so many of them. I bet you'll do fine!
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My one goldfish is so big he could be his own fish fry. His name is Zak... in this pic, he's in the back of everyone... Lucky, my black moore is the size of my hand, just for size comparision
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Great shot. I haven't really done any RAW shots so far, but you sure did a great job !
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