Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
1.
Open Aperture and choose File
➪
Import
➪
Show iPhoto Browser.
2.
Navigate through the iPhoto Browser to select the images you want to import into
Aperture, and
Ô
+click on them or click and drag the cursor over a group of images.
3.
Drag the images onto the desired item in the Library panel in Aperture.
Alternatively, you can preselect the destination in Aperture by clicking it, then drag the images
you've selected in the iPhoto Browser directly into Aperture's Viewer or Browser. The images will
be imported into Aperture.
Dragging and Dropping Files
into Aperture
There are times when you may be looking through your Finder or your desktop or other place on
your computer and come across one or more files you want to import into Aperture. Although you
can choose File
Files or use the Import interface, it may be more efficient to select the
images and drag them directly onto the Viewer, Browser, or a specific item in the Library. Aperture
will import image, audio, and/or video files this way. This can be particularly helpful with files that
didn't originate within your camera. It's also helpful if you use third-party software that functions
as a freestanding program rather than a plug-in within Aperture, or if you accidentally choose Save
As rather than Save when working on a file in your external editor. Dragging and dropping is a
quick and easy way to get the files into Aperture.
➪
Import
➪
Moving to Aperture from Bridge
If you've been using Photoshop for your image editing and organizing, it's likely that you've devel-
oped your own system for storing your images. For most photographers, this means they have a
system of folders, most likely within Picture, but possibly elsewhere. Some photographers have
elaborate setups of folders nested within folders. It's possible to import those folders into Aperture
and maintain the same organization. However, you can't use the Import interface to import fold-
ers; you must choose File
➪
Import
➪
Folders As Projects. When you do, a new dialog appears, as
shown in Figure 2.25.
