Hanging With Aperture
Trying to get my library (currently using Apple Aperture) ready to export to somewhere for Luminar 3. Really I am not yet sure how the switch will happen but- Does anyone know if the Apple Aperture program is stored in IPhotos with the edits from Aperture? I can find my pictures in IPhoto, but I don't see Aperture pictures on a list. I'm worried that Aperture may only create a copy and I will not be able to export all of the work I have done with Aperture over the years.with edits.
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The short answer is Aperture and Photos store the images within the Library file itself and thus is not accessible from Luminar or other programs in that setup, but there is a change you can do to make the original files accessible to both Aperture and Luminar. Also, the edits you have done in Aperture will not be adjustable in Luminar, but you can access a final "version" of the file from Aperture in Luminar.
I'm working on a longer reply that will have the steps involved in how you can get to your Aperture images in Luminar 3. Will see how to handle the Apple Photos images as the photos app keeps the images in the library file.
Just want to do some testing to confirm my instructions work as written and will post as another comment and probably on my blog as well.
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We are a startup company working on some exciting tools for photographers.
We plan to release a first product in early 2019 to enable Aperture users to safely migrate their catalogs (with edits and organization structure) to other DAMs.
If you are interested in having us support Luminar 3, please drop a note on our web site.
Matthieu
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Matthieu: Of course I am interested in anything that will help Aperture users migrate to Luminar. I am concerned that Liminar is in the middle of working through their problems, so I don't know how another program might help. It seems like a confusing situation to jump into.
Mark: I would love some directions to describe the step by step process.
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Sorry for the delay, I probably won't have time to test things out until after Christmas. Been rather busy with holiday and family related things.
At the moment, after reading other posts, I would hold off on moving. I've heard there is going to be a patch released later this month to fix some issues and an update released in January.
Either way, I will write up the instructions as soon as I have the time
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I've created a short video showing how you can make your Aperture Photos available to Luminar 3
https://www.markdoddphotography.com/recommends/aperture-to-luminar-3/
I will have to apologize as the audio is a little low. Just turn up your volume and you will be able to hear me.
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I've replaced the poor audio quality video on my site with a new one and uploaded it to YouTube
You can still access it via
https://www.markdoddphotography.com/recommends/aperture-to-luminar-3/
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