Raw files straight to book layout?

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Raw files straight to book layout?

Hey all,
I'm interested in starting to use the Apple book services for my wedding proof books, but have a couple of quick questions I was hoping someone could help with.

In Aperture (2.12), can I just use the edited raw files in the book layout and trust the book's "conversion" to PDF to maintain both the edits (exposure, contrast, etc.) and the raw file's 300 dpi resolution? Or will I get my best results from exporting all of the raw files to jpeg/tiff and then re-importing and using the processed files in the layout?

Macbook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.5)

Posted on Nov 14, 2008 7:46 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 23, 2008 10:16 PM in response to anthonytieuli

Hmmm..the edited raw file is a tiff when used or exported if understand Aperture correct. So if the image you edited is used in a book it will be exported as a tiff/jpeg when the book is generated/exported as a pdf. It's the same engine used as if you would export/import. I don't see the point.

/Mikael

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Answer 2

Dec 12, 2008 7:47 PM in response to anthonytieuli

If what you mean is can you edit the raw images in Aperture and use the edited but un-processed images in a book the answer is "Yes". Aperture will display your edit settings in the book layout and when the book is processed for purchase the edits will be committed. Until then the images placed in the book can be re-edited.

If you mean can you edit and process the raw files into .tif or .jpg and use them, the answer is also "Yes" assuming you've processed to a high enough quality.

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