Get comfortable in Apples Photos app; in 10.10 Yosemite and 10.11 El Capitan!Updated November 3; 2015Join Jason Snell; former lead editor at Macworld; and make yourself at home in Apples Photos app; which replaces both iPhoto and Aperture.Jason tells you what to expect from Photos in comparison to iPhoto and Aperture; and walks you through importing libraries from iPhoto and Aperture.Once your images are safe and sound in the Photos app; Jason helps you understand the Photos interface and points out how you can organize your images. Youll also learn how to work with the editing tools -- and how to use third-party editing extensions.And; for those who are feeling crafty; theres a chapter about using Photos features to create your own books; cards; and calendars. The book doesnt stop with what you can do within Photos on the Mac. Youll also get help with syncing photos with iOS devices or an Apple TV; and with sharing your photos via social media.What about Photos 2 in Sierra? Photos 2 doesnt run in El Capitan or Yosemite; but if youve upgraded to Sierra; your copy of Photos is now at version 2. And; if youd like help with the new machine-learning features in Photos 2; like Categories; Places; and Memories; check out Photos: A Take Control Crash Course.Jason answers a bunch of burning questions; including:If I import a library into Photos; can I still edit it in Aperture or iPhoto?Will Photos require a huge amount of disk space to import my iPhoto library?What should I do about iPhoto or Aperture metadata that doesnt map to Photos?Wheres the sidebar?What is the System Photo Library; and why is it important?What should I expect if I turn on iCloud Photo Library?Can I delete iPhoto? What about my old iPhoto library?How do I interpret (or turn off) the icons that overlay my photos?Youll find directions for editing photos; including help with:Using basic editing controls; like rotation and crop.Taking advantage of the blue checkmarks on the Adjustments pane.The utility of each of the special adjustment controls.Creating a default set of adjustments.Applying a specific set of adjustments to more than one photo.Removing a blemish from a face in a photo.Editing a raw file (instead of the JPEG).Using a third-party photo-editing extension.Youll also find advice about:Why the search field is so important in Photos.Sorting all your albums and sorting photos within albums.Applying location information (geotags).Working with keywords; and using the heart-icon Favorite button.Training Photos to recognize a particular face.Setting up albums and smart albums.Sharing an album online via iCloud Photo Sharing.Configuring the Ken Burns effect in a slideshow.Exporting a slideshow as a video file.Using Apples print service for printing photos.Editing a photo while working in a book; card; or calendar.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CarlA great deal of new informatipn1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful history!By Steve GreenwoodA fascinating history of type and its designers right up to the present digital era. I couldnt put it down.4 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Interesting book; but limitedBy Arturo OlmedoA good book of type history; but limited to England and Northern Europe; missing the fundamental Italian and French designers.
