Using Aperture to import from an iPhoto picture disk?

I saved a large collection of photos from another Mac on iPhoto DVDs that I would like to install a new Mac, but not in the iPhoto library, since I will be using Aperture. How may I most effectively get the photos from the iPhoto disk onto my new Mac in the organization I had on the other Mac? The iPhoto library folders of originals isn't organized the same way it's presented in iPhoto, but I really don't want to have to import into iPhoto, then export onto HD folders and then import into Aperture. Yet, I also don't want simply to copy 5,000 original photo files onto this computer and have to reorganize 7 years of photos by hand again.
Can Aperture import directly from this DVD? I didn't see how ...
Thanks!

Sorry - but no, iTunes hasn't the capability to import/record from line in.
For that you have to use an application like "CD Spin Doctor" (that's included in Toast) or another similar application.

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I shoot almost 100% Nikon NEF using a D700 and D300s.
I just downloaded the Aperture 3 trial hoping it's better and faster than Nikon Capture NX2 with the objective of getting rid of NX2 because it's too slow and iPhoto 09 because A3 appears to make this redundant with the objective of just having the one package for RAW Image Photo editing and organising.
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2. If that is so why is the EXIF data missing for the JPEG image
3. What is the point of importing the JPEG from iPhoto if a straightforward import direct from the camera only results in an NEF image and not a JPEG being created which is what happens when importing into iPhoto?
4. Is it possible to import just the RAW originals from iPhoto's library?
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I think I answered my own question so for those looking at this.
I imported my iPhoto library to see what would happen as I have a full back up if needs be and I found that it did not import the JPEG created by iPhoto unless I had actually made an edit to the original. It took a long time as there were over 4600 images but it all imported ok and first reaction is it does look a bit slicker than Capture NX2. A small personal preference but I really hate the fact that with NX2 I still see parts of my desktop background which is distracting during editing. and it A3 does seem a lot faster. I had no issues of the the described by others but I imported an iPhoto library not an A2 library.

Image quality of slide shows using Aperture 3 seems inferior to iPhoto '08

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http://picasaweb.google.com/jamesn88888
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the quality of the slide shows of the identical jpegs included in my iPhoto '08 library.
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Using Aperture as external editor for iPhoto

Hi all,
I could be classed as a "keen amatuer" I suppose. I import all my photos into iPhoto, and use it to publish photos to the web for family / friends.
I then import the "best" photos into Aperture so I can work my "magic".
I've recently returned from a very sunny Italy and I want to use Aperture's shadows / highlight editing to enhance a few pictures, then band these up onto the web using I photo.
I've set Aperture as my default editor in iPhoto, and when I double-click Aperture does open, but the photo I want to edit does not.
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Hi,
Just wondering if you can help.
I have two Iphoto libraries and would like to consolidate them into one.
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brianbjork wrote:
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