Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 3 - Using a complete and comprehensive series of exercises, this book/DVD combination will take you through the basics of Aperture 3 - and then some. This powerful program contains a multitude of functions and features all geared towards assorting you with your editing, retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features.

In this power-packed work, you'll learn how to use all its features including Faces, Apple's face detection and recognition tool. In addition, you'll come away knowing how to create stunning slide shows that include titles, soundtracks and with a full screen browser.

Other topics that are covered are retouching and file organization, as well as dealing with photos from a wide variety of disciplines that include fashion, sports, wedding, commercial, and landscape photography.

About the Author: Dion Scoppuoletto is an Apple Authorized Trainer, marketing consultant and avid travel photographer who has taught classes on Aperture and other Apple products world wide. Before starting his own company, he was at Apple Inc. for 7 years, where he worked as a Senior Product Manager on Shake, Motion and iPhoto, and was involved in the first release of Aperture.