Operation Manual

Stacking Images
Photographers frequently work with large selections of images. To help you work efficiently
with a series of shots, such as bracketed shots or shots taken in quick succession, Aperture
can automatically stack related shots. You can also select and manually stack related shots
yourself and review them for a “pick,” the image that you intend to use.
A stack with three images
is shown expanded.
The Stack button
indicates the number
of images in the stack.
Once photos are in a stack, you can work with the stack as if it were a single image instead
of many individual photos. A stack appears as a series of linked photos in the Browser.
The pick of the stack appears on the left with a Stack button. You can drag an image in
the stack into the pick position. By clicking the Stack button, you can close the stack so
that only the pick image appears. You can then work with the single pick image without
the encumbrance of the other stacked photos. You can expand a stack to see all its images
whenever you like.
Only the pick image
is shown when the stack
is closed.
Working with stacks can greatly increase the efficiency of reviewing large collections of
photos. For more information about working with stacks of images, see Stacking Images
and Making Picks.
Assigning Keywords to Images
For any photographer who needs a means to easily locate specific images among
thousands, the careful assignment of keywords is critical. Applying keywords is also
required if you plan to sell images to image libraries, such as iStockphoto or Getty Images.
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