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I got it installed, thanks. I should have more clearly stated that people are having a hard time getting the plug-in to load properly. Although, I didn't have that issue. The problem I'm having is that Hydra creates 32-bit files, which Aperture doesn't support. These files, once they're created, crash my entire system the moment I attempt to edit them. It makes no sense for an Aperture plug-in to create a 32-bit tiff, as they are incompatible with Aperture! So unless I'm missing some crucial step, how do you edit the files created in Aperture using the Aperture bricks? |
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So far, you're the only person I've come across who has gotten the Aperture plug-in to work. Most people can't even get it to load and install properly. I got it working, but it creates 32-bit files that crash my system as soon as I attempt to edit them. I was really hopeful for this plug-in, as I want to save myself a trip to Photomatrix, but so far I'm very disappointed. I left a note about the issues on their support forums, but so far it's gone unnoticed. |
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An okay piece of software that does more or less what it's supposed to do, although I've had to deal with a few bugs. Bugs are okay, in that they are a fact of life when dealign with software. An since Qdea, like most companies, releases software patches to deal with them, it would not be an issue. It would not be an issue that if, if it weren't for Qdea's horrendous licensing policy. Rather than being based on the version you own, it's time based. So, for example, if you have version 5.0.6, and they release a patch that fixes a bug in version 5.0.7, you'd think that patch would be free, right? Nope, not if you bought version 5 twenty four months ago. You'll have to pay for a full version upgrade to get a .01 patch. I'll happily pay for an upgrade when it brings new features to the table that I can use. But I simply won't pay for .01 bug patches. As a result, Qdea lost a customer and I moved to a competitor. |
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When it comes to HDR merging, this is the gold standard. I get great results much more quickly using this program than I can with Photoshop CS3. I would even recommend the standalone version over the plug in they offer, as it allows you more control and better batch processing. My only gripe is that at $99, it's pretty expensive for a one trick pony. If you've been using the built in "merge to HDR" feature in Photoshop, I'd suggest downloading the free trial from hdrsoft and seeing how it compares. Don't do it unless you're prepared to drop 99 bones, because you won't want to go back to the hand work after you do. There's an HDR plug in on the way for Aperture that I have high hopes for as I'd love to be able to stay in Aperture throughout my workflow, but it would have to be one heck of a plug in to measure up to Photomatrix. |
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I'm running it on a MBP on Leopard and 4.3 launches just fine natively, and is much speedier than 4.2. |
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Absolutely superb update. Apple has taken feedback from their customers and immediately addressed most of the remaining issues with version 2. I was just working on a project and saying "I wish Aperture would ...." and the very next day Apple releases 2.1 which gave me the tools and fixes I wanted. Aperture has become my primary application for photo management and touch up. Now, with the latest update I stay in Aperture 95% of the time. With the rumored HDR & tonemapping plug-in on the way, I'll be 100% Aperture if it works as well as Photomatrix. |
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I want to echo what others have said. The product is superb, second to none. The companies policies as they relate to existing customers and upgrades are horrific. You feel as if you are being punished for having used their product already and wanting to upgrade. If it wasn't such a great tool, I'd go elsewhere, and that's a shame. |
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Yes, I have the same issue, even with the newer .49 release. It's even more aggravating, because using the new Real 11 to play the large Windows Media files doesn't exhibit the same behavior. They open and play immediately. |
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An incredibly handy application when maintaining a mixed environment of old and new Macs. Also, it's simply a lot of fun to review the history of Macs for anyone who remembers using the old machines. |
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