IPhoto & Lightroom 2

I use Lightroom to catalog my photos and I'm perfectly content with it. However, there are some photos that might wife would like to post on Facebook, send to friends, etc. It's a lost cause to try and explain how to use Lightroom for her, so I figured I would try out iPhoto for her to use.
A couple of questions before I open up iPhoto to her: 1. Will it leave the original files in their original locations, or will it move everything into another folder(s) that iPhoto creates? 2. Will any tags/keywords that she may add to photos be written to the photo itself, or are they stored in a database?
I think I know the answers to these questions, but I just want to make sure that her using iPhoto won't affect any of the originals -- unless she actually edits the photos (which I don't think she will).
Thanks in advance.

Well you’ve seen the bad news, but here’s specific answers to your questions:
1. Will it leave the original files in their original locations, or will it move everything into another folder(s) that iPhoto creates?
iPhoto +never moves files on import+. It copies them. SO if you export pics from Lightroom - which you will have to do to have them available to iPhoto, iPhoto will copy the files.
2. Will any tags/keywords that she may add to photos be written to the photo itself, or are they stored in a database?
Tags are stored in the DB but can be written to the IPTC data on export using the File -> Export command.
Regards
TD

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Finder vs. Aperture/iPhoto/Lightroom et al

I’ve tried everything from iPhoto to Lightroom to Aperture, but have found happiness with Finder+Tags. I offer this “solution” for image organization and archiving for anybody who is interested.
Caveat: this is a narrowly defined system that works best, for me, under these conditions.
I shoot in RAW, so conversion is always a primary component of any process
I use the Desktop for initial organization, but also works by importing directly to any spot on your HD for review
I do all my RAW conversion in Adobe Camera Raw and editing in Photoshop for layering and compositing reasons
This is a low volume workflow, one image is edited at a time, no batch processing
Having said all that, the simple Finder Tag workflow using colors as categories:
Import images > Desktop folder > Name and Tag folder YELLOW > Tag images RED for conversion/editing > Delete untagged images
RED Tagged image > ACR > Photoshop > Edit > Save & Tag (GREEN + PURPLE or GREY) and change RAW original from RED to ORANGE
Files keep the camera file name + Tags; Folders are arranged by simple 4-digit code (MM/DD) + Tag YELLOW (still editing one or more images) or GREEN (finished editing).
That's it. It's simple and it works. For me. But I'm always open for any comments/criticism and suggestions on how to make it work better.
Brian

To get an idea of the benefits of Aperture and Lightroom you might visit the DAM (digital asset management) forum and see what they say about those applications over there.
The DAM Forum
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

IPhoto Lightroom file sharing?

I have over 10000 photos managed with Lightroom. I recently purchased my first mac after 30 years using windows and prior. I like some of the features in iPhoto. Can I import photos into iPhoto and then use that file structure in Lightroom.

No. You can't use both applicaitons on the same set of image files.
OT

IPhoto & Lightroom integration?

Does anyone have experience using Lightroom but exporting to iPhoto strictly for iLife integration? I have 3K jpeg images in iPhoto which I edit in PE or more recently CS3. I have in mind exporting originals to LR, editing (re-editing the 600 that are edited), and tag with keywords in LR. Then periodically export finished jpegs from LR to iPhoto assuming it is difficult to merge into slide shows, apple mail, iMovie, iDVD etc. from LR. LR would be the primary image organizer, iPhoto would get image dumps for iLife only.
Does working this way make sense or necessary? I realize I would have two organizers. I assume I will leave iPhoto at some point and might go to RAW later. But I really don't want to cut cord on iLife. I am not considering Aperture since I see myself staying on a notebook (PB now, MBP next year).
Thanks, ralph
1.67 GHz 17" PB, Finepix F31fd Mac OS X (10.4.9) Airport Extreme Base Station and Airport Express

Ralph:
You might consider what I do. I use iView MediaPro as my primary image management tool. When I want to do something in iPhoto, like a book or calendar, I assemble the photos in a virtual group in iVMP and then drag them into an iPhoto Library window where I then do what I have to do. When the project is over I'll either burn the iPhoto LIbrary folder to a CD (in the case of a book) to archive the book, delete the iPhoto library and go back to iVMP for my continued image management.
You might consider something like that with LR.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

Can an iPhoto library be shared with Lightroom and capture one?

Since Aperture is being replaced by … nothing, how can I access the same library with multiple editors?

Neither iPhoto, Lightroom nor Capture One are editors. They are all database driven Photo Managers with non-destructive processing. There is no rational workflow that would use more than one of these apps, any more than it would make sense to write a novel in three different word processors at the same time.
Pick the one that suits your needs - if you're coming from Aperture then forget iPhoto, it's much less capable and also being end-of-lifed. Pick between Lightroom and Capture One. Then google the options for migration from Aperture to the one you choose.

Importing strategies between iPhoto and Lightroom 5

During the installation process, Lightroom imported the 5,000 or so photos from my iPhoto library into Lightroom's Ircat catalog. Going forward, I'm planned to organize my photos much better with key words, metadata, etc. Also, I just bought a new camera and plan to take both RAW and JPEGs. So does it make sense to create a second catalog for those images from iPhoto, or somehow, segregate them creating two folders within only one catalog? In addition to understanding the best strategy, I need to know how to do this. Finally, although I use Time Capsule to safely back up my computers, I wanted to get some advice regarding to pros & cons for using an external hard drive to store my images when using Lightroom 5 (i.e., does it make sense using a another drive with a library of 5,000-10,000 images, etc.)?? Cheers

If disk space is the primary you could buy an awful lot of external HD space for the price of Lightroom and run your iPhoto Library from an external disk.
Are you shooting Raw?
For my money - and I realise that it's not - you only get half the value of apps like Aperture and Lightroom (and Aperture is about $100 cheaper btw) if you're shooting jpeg. These apps are designed to make life easier for Raw shooters, and act as large scale digital asset managers. While these apps will still work on jpegs of course, it's a bit like using a Humvee for the school run. It'll do it, but there are more effective uses for a Humvee
IPhoto, Lightroom and Aperture are all designed as Digital Asset Managers - They all work to preserve your original file. While the last two work somewhat differently than iPhoto neither represents a significant space saving in practice.
If you must overwrite your files, then don't use a DAM application. Just use a photo editor like Photoshop or Graphic Coverter. The latter is great value and has some photo management built in, too.
Regards
TD

I need your help with a decision to use iPhoto. I have been a PC user since the mid 1980's and more recently have used ACDSee to manage my photo images and Photoshop to edit them. I have used ProShow Gold to create slideshows. I am comfortable with my

I need your help with a decision to use iPhoto. I have been a PC user since the mid 1980’s and more recently have used ACDSee to manage my photo images and Photoshop to edit them. I have used ProShow Gold to create slideshows. I am comfortable with my own folder and file naming conventions. I currently have over 23,000 images of which around 60% are scans going back 75 years. Since I keep a copy of the originals, the storage requirements for over 46,000 images is huge. 180GB plus.
I now have a Macbook Pro and will add an iMac when the new models arrive. For my photos, I want to stay with Photoshop which also gives me the Bridge. The only obvious reason to use iPhoto is to take advantage of Faces and the link to iMovie to make slideshows. What am I missing and is using iPhoto worth the effort?
If I choose to use iPhoto, I am not certain whether I need to load the originals and the edited versions. I suspect that just the latter is sufficient. If I set PhotoShop as my external editor, I presume that iPhoto will keep track of all changes moving forward. However, over 23,000 images in iPhoto makes me twitchy and they are appear hidden within iPhoto. In the past, I have experienced syncing problems with, and database errors in, large databases. If I break up the images into a number of projects, I loose the value of Faces reaching back over time.
Some guidance and insight would be appreciated. I have a number of Faces questions which I will save for later.

Bridge and Photoshop is a common file-based management system. (Not sure why you'd have used ACDSEE as well as Bridge.) In any event, it's on the way out. You won't be using it in 5 years time.
Up to this the lack of processing power on your computer left no choice but to organise this way. But file based organisation is as sensible as organising a Shoe Warehouse based on the colour of the boxes. It's also ultimately data-destructive.
Modern systems are Database driven. Files are managed, Images imported, virtual versions, lossless processing and unlimited editing are the way forward.
For a Photographer Photoshop is overkill. It's an enormously powerful app, a staple of the Graphic Designers' trade. A Photographer uses maybe 15% to 20% of its capability.
Apps like iPhoto, Lightroom, Aperture are the way forward - for photographers. There's the 20% of Photoshop that shooters actually use, coupled with management and lossless processing. Pop over to the Aperture or Lightroom forums (on the Adobe site) and one comment shows up over and over again... "Since I started using Aperture/ Lightroom I hardly ever use Photoshop any more..." and if there is a job that these apps can do, then the (much) cheaper Elements will do it.
The change is not easy though, especially if you have a long-standing and well thought out filing system of your own. The first thing I would strongly advise is that you experiment before making any decisions. So I would create a Library, import 300 or 400 shots and play. You might as well do this in iPhoto to begin with - though if you’re a serious hobbyist or a Pro then you'll find yourself looking further afield pretty soon. iPhoto is good for the family snapper, taking shots at birthdays and sharing them with friends and family.
Next: If you're going to successfully use these apps you need to make a leap: Your files are not your Photos.
The illustration I use is as follows: In my iTunes Library I have a file called 'Let_it_Be_The_Beatles.mp3'. So what is that, exactly? It's not the song. The Beatles never wrote an mp3. They wrote a tune and lyrics. They recorded it and a copy of that recording is stored in the mp3 file. So the file is just a container for the recording. That container is designed in a specific way attuned to the characteristics and requirements of the data. Hence, mp3.
Similarly, that Jpeg is not your photo, it's a container designed to hold that kind of data. iPhoto is all about the data and not about the container. So, regardless of where you choose to store the file, iPhoto will manage the photo, edit the photo, add metadata to the Photo but never touch the file. If you choose to export - unless you specifically choose to export the original - iPhoto will export the Photo into a new container - a new file containing the photo.
When you process an image in iPhoto the file is never touched, instead your decisions are recorded in the database. When you view the image then the Master is presented with these decisions applied to it. That's why it's lossless. You can also have multiple versions and waste no disk space because they are all just listings in the database.
These apps replace the Finder (File Browser) for managing your Photos. They become the Go-To app for anything to do with your photos. They replace Bridge too as they become a front-end for Photoshop.
So, want to use a photo for something - Export it. Choose the format, size and quality you want and there it is. If you're emailing, uploading to websites then these apps have a "good enough for most things" version called the Preview - this will be missing some metadata.
So it's a big change from a file-based to Photo-based management, from editing files to processing Photos and it's worth thinking it through before you decide.

Lightroom 3 won't run on my Macbook Pro

I just installed Lightroom3 on my Macbook Pro. Lightroom asked me to download 3.6 in the process, which I did. My operating system is OS10.7.5 Lion. When I tried to import photos from IPhoto, Lightroom does not recognize the application! I also tried importing from an SD card. Although Lightroom recognized the SD card, it would not import any of the photos. Obviously I can't use Lightroom if it won't import any photos. Help!

My files are jpegs. Lightroom recognizes by SD card and a desktop folder into which I have exported photos from IPhoto. BUT Lightroom will not import the files whether from IPhoto, SD card or desktop folders. I have not tried attaching camera because Lightroom recognizes my SD card as a "Canon..."

Confusion with Adobe Element and Lightroom?

Hello, I am new to the Mac world and purchased the IMac. I loaded up some pics into iPhoto and followed a discussion regarding the "import" issues into "Lightroom". I followed the instructions with "Element". Question: Now that i've test a photo yet cleaned it up in iPhoto and a lil in Element, what is the purpose of utilizing Lightroom? i didn't see any tools that were any indifferent . . Pleas Advise!

Thanks for the reply, I have to identify any direct questions relating to both products. I’m just thinking that both products are not needed. The initial concern started when I couldn’t import IPhoto into Lightroom, Element was the go between because it interacted with both IPhoto & Lightroom. Just wondering if both are needed.
Please Advise,
Chris D Smith

Aperture import is not working

I just installed Lr 5.0 and upgraded to 5.7. I'm trying to import my Aperture library, but Lr does not recognize any photos that I have on my laptop. Using a MacBook Pro. I have no idea what to do. I'm so new to this, I don't even know what questions to ask. I just need help!

When you say it "doesn't recognize any photos", what do you mean?
I'll try to guess. You probably cannot import because you're not using the Aperture plugin. It could be you only have PNG files, or some other compatible format, but that's unlikely.
If you're importing your Aperture Library, you'll need to go to "File" "Plugins", "Import from Aperture", or something to that effect. You find your Aperture library, and it begins the import process.
Depending on what you're trying to do, this could be a simple process, or one that requires pre-work and post-work on your part. This guide is helpful:
http://www.lightroomqueen.com/ready-move-aperture-iphoto/
Lightroom does not make file organization easy, and it does not mask file organization like Aperture. You may want to look for other threads I've posted on how to relocate your masters in Aperture before importing to Lightroom.
Finally, most of the metadata will make it across. Your masters should make it across. Aperture image adjustments will not. Lightroom supposedly copies "Aperture Previews", which is the image created by your adjustments. But I've found it only copies about 1/3 of them. The import process is one way, so you want to make sure you get it right the last time.
Highly recommend exporting a test Aperture library or using a small one to test with first. I've run 15 tests so far and am still not happy with the results, given a few remaining bugs. YMMV.

Canon 60D not recognized by iMac

My early 2013 iMac 27" running Mavericks does not recognize my Canon 60D when plugged in via USB.
I've tried Image Capture, iPhoto, Lightroom. Nothing will recognize it. I've also tried plugging via USB hub and straight into a USB port of the iMac. Even tried different USB cables. No luck.
I also have a late 2008 MBP running Mavericks and it reads my camera just fine when plugged in via USB.
I know I can just use a card reader, but that's not the issue here. Why does my MBP read the camera just fine but iMac doesn't? It was working fine last week and out of nowhere it just stopped working. I'm baffled.

                                                                                                                    2014.06.15
Some questions and suugestions.
When did it stop functioning ? If it works on another computer, you at least know that the Canon is OK.
So the Canon works, leaving the iMac as the most likely culprit, but I think you may be looking in the
wrong direction. Go to the Canon web site and see if they have a later driver than what's in your iMac.
I would also send separate emails to Canon and to Apple. I'm sure that both would be interested.
               I hope that this may be of some use to you; when any product fails to function, its' usually
driver related. Other than that, take two asperins and call yourself in the morning. ( lame, but I couldn't resist )
                                                                                                  théo de boer

Performance Degradtion on PowerBook G4-133 (1.2G RAM Tiger)

It just runs slower, and slower until I finally have to reboot - Maybe Memory Leaks?
I have recently tried to breathe some new life into my somewhat neglected
PB-G4 133 by giving it an additional 1G of RAM, and a new 120G Hitachi HD.
I'm using Tiger since it came pre-installed on the Hitachi when I had that drive
installed, but previously the G4 had Panther. I also have Ubuntu Linux 8.05 installed on a external 250G FireLite. Ubuntu seems to run faster than Tiger,
but it runs hot and the fan goes full blast so I am a little worried about overheating and limit the uptime. This is a nice compact combination to take
on the road. The performance is OK when I first boot up, but as I fire up
more applications (iPhoto, LightRoom, Camino, Adium) the slower things get. Shutting down applications brings a marginal improvement in overall speed and responsiveness of the desktop. I have come into the Apple fold from the Linux world so I'm using tools like vm_stat, top, and iostat, whose cousins exist in linux, to track things down.
I also have an iBook G4 (1G RAM) which runs Open SUSE 10. This machine can run
for 6 months or more at a time with no performance degradation. My first generation MacBook (1G RAM and Tiger) runs faster than the PB, but it's just enough heavier that it usually gets left at home in favor or the smaller PowerBook.
I'm wondering if my PowerBook apps have some memory leaks that eat up the
free memory, never to be released ? Or maybe there is something that I'm overlooking?
Thanks in advance for reading this long post and for any ideas you folks may have.

Welcome back to Apple Discussions!
If this is a 15" or 17" Powerbook, it might need its clock battery replaced.
If this is a 12" Powerbook it might need its power manager reset.
If the clock battery has been replaced in the last 4 years, then its PRAM might need resetting.
Note, the overheating you might be experiencing while running Linux might be damaging some chips, and/or causing the Energy Saver settings to force the processor to go at a lower speed to keep the processor cool. In Mac OS X that's Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Energy Saver.
In Linux, I don't know what that would be, but pmset is the command used for it in Mac OS X's command line.
Camino and Adium depend on internet speeds. Try using OpenDNS for your DNS numbers. I find that's usually faster than using the internet service provider supplied DNSes. Changing the MTU in your network settings can also speed your internet, and toggling the IPv6 setting on/off may affect it as well.
If you are using numerous Dashboard widgets, some of them may not be compatible with your version of Mac OS X and those can slow internet speeds down too. iStat Pro has been known to have trouble with that too. If none of those appears to be at issue, are you seeing issues with these titles in WiFi hotspots, or just at home?
iPhoto has improved performance with each new release, and an oversized photo library can slow down earlier versions of iPhoto. I don't know how Lightroom works, but it may be the same issue.
Make sure your hard disk is not in excess of 85% full. This arbitrary number has been found to slow Mac OS X down.
If you still can't explain the slowdown, tell us when you've backed up your data at least twice, and tell us what you've tried so far?

Which rMBP for my needs? 13" or 15" rMBP

Hi,
I've read several threads and articles and can't seem to find any reviews for folks w/ a similar setup. Most reviews are for a the laptops themselves but I'm curious if anyone can chime in on the performance when connected to a 27" Apple display (pre or post thunderbolt). How does a 13" rMBP perform in iPhoto/Lightroom/Photoshop on a 27" apply display?
Here's some background. I'm currently using a 2010 15" MBP connected to a 2010 27" Apple cinema display (pre-thunderbolt) and performance really bogs down in iPhoto (150GB iPhoto size). Performance is much, much better when not using the 27" display.
My current and future uses are iPhoto and iMovie. I use a Canon 7D DSLR mostly for pics and HD vids of my friends and family. I plan to purchase either Aperture or Lightroom once I get a new rMBP as well. I shoot RAW files and use the HD video features.
Can anyone chime in and/or make a recommendation as to which rMBP would be best for my uses? I like the price and form factor of the 13" rMBP but my main concern is it doesn't have enough horsepower to drive a 27" apple cinema display.
I have both a 2008 13" aluminum macbook, 2010 15" MBP, 2011 MBA, and all work like champs - when standalone. It's just that they don't seem to be able to handle 27" apple display all too well (i.e. scroll lag, choppiness when dragging windows, iPhoto slider update lag, etc). The 2008" 13 aluminum macbook can only watch Bloomberg TV standalone, on the 27" display it's blank. My work laptop (2011 Lenovo ThinkPad) handles the 27" display like a boss!!
With that said, unfortunately, for my needs I feel like it's time to upgrade (again) and now leaning more towards the 15" rMBP. But if the 13" rMBP can handle large RAW files, HD vids, AND a 27" cinema display I'll get that one.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

I also use a Canon 7D. One big difference is that the current 13" and 15" have Intel Iris/Iris Pro integrated graphics, which are said to be a great improvement over the integrated graphics in the older MacBooks you have. They are so much better that Apple no longer sells MacBook Pros with a separate graphics card unless you buy the most expensive 15" MacBook Pro, which is so expensive I'm not sure I'll ever buy it.
For Aperture or Lightroom, the amount of RAM is going to be very important. I don't use Aperture, but for Lightroom the graphics card is not very important. From that I would guess that you could get either a 13" or 15" as long as you put enough RAM into it from the beginning, since both programs want lots of RAM and you can't upgrade it later. That should be at least 8GB RAM, but I would just max it out at 16GB RAM and not worry about it again.
The current 15" should drive a 27" monitor without a problem. I'd like to say the 13" can, but since it's labeled Iris instead of Iris Pro that might make a difference. If you live anywhere near an Apple Store you should go down there and ask them to connect the 13" to one of their 27" monitors and see how well everything works.

Advice on upgrading to SSD for Mac Pro (optimized for AfterEffects & Photoshop)

Hello,
I'm an animator (I use AfterEffects CS5, but will be upgrading to CC soon) and I'm going to start work on a new AE project in a few months for an animated film that will be very demanding (lots of different shots -- meaning multiple projects, all of which will also incorporate large HD stock footage elements as well as multiple layers of art created in Photoshop).
So I'm looking to upgrade my current desktop Mac Pro (a 2010 2x2.66GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon) with SSD drives (and possibly a new graphics card) in order to speed up my system and optimize it for both AfterEffects and Photoshop. (In the past I've created projects using external 7200 RPM hard drives connected via eSATA). I've also decided, for now, not to purchase the new Mac Pro, but rather try and make a smaller investment to speed up my current system.
I'd love any advice that pro users would have that have made similiar upgrades, both in terms of the best equipment (SSD drives and graphics card) and the best way to set up AfterEffects/Photoshop projects using these SSDs.
For example:
1. Should I be purchasing 1 or 2 SSDs, and how should I be using these drives to optimize my system for AfterEffects and Photoshop?
2. Should I install my operating system (I'm on OS 10.8.5 but plan to upgrade to Mavericks when I upgrade to CC) on one separate SSD, and then install my Adobe applications on a 2nd SSD, or can I put both the operating system and applications on a single SSD? And should I be saving my projects on a SSD (if so, which one, if I'm supposed to purchase 2?
3. Should I assign a 2nd SSD as a scratch disk for AfterEffects or Photoshop?
4. I plan on using my current external hard drives (a 12 TB RAID array connected via eSATA) to store the footage and Photoshop elements being used in my AE projects (these files will be multiple GBs, and I can't afford to purchase SSD drives to hold these elements on) and also to store the renders from AfterEffects (which will also be very large files). Is this OK, or will this slow me down and negate whatever speed I've gained from moving to SSDs?
5. In researching how to switch over to SSD, I've considered purchasing 1 or 2 SSD drives. The one I'm currently looking at is called the Murcury Accelsior_E2, a PCI Express SSD sold via OWC. It comes in a few different sizes (120 GBs, 240 GBs, 480 GBs, 960 GBs). Just wondering if this is a good purchase -- the reviews seem to be very positive:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/SSDPHWE2R960/
6. I'm also considering upgrading my current graphics card (ATI Radeon HD 5870) to the NVIDIA Quatro 4000 or NVIDIA Quatro 5000, but I'm wondering how much of a speed boost this would give me.
Here's an overview of my current system:
Computer: 2010 Mac Pro with 2x 2.66 GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon
Memory: 64 GB DDR3 ECC
Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 5870
Hard Drives (Internal): 2x 2TB Hitachi HD
Hard Drives (External): 12TB OWC Mercury Elite Pro RAID drive array (connected via eSATA)
Apologies in advance for the long message, but I've always recieved great advice from these message boards and I'd appreciate any help!
Thanks,
Dan

Thanks so much for jumping back into the discussion, The hatter! I had some earlier questions from before that I was hoping you could answer:
Currently I own a 12 TB OWC Mercury Elite Pro RAID drive array (connected via eSATA) which I use to save projects, project files, and renders. So (unless I am mistaken) you're recommending that I continue to use this RAID array to save projects, project files, and renders.
(I was looking into purchasing a Mercury Accelsior_E2 for my SSD via PCI -- it has eSATA, so I can continue to connect my RAID array)
Then I would use my new SSD via SATA II for my system, apps, and OS (minus home folder media files, data, documents) and my SSD via PCI for scratch disks for Photoshop/AfterEffects.
Currently I have 2 x 2 TB internal hard drives, which have all my OS + home folder media files.
Can I get more details in terms of the step-by-step instructions when it's time to install/clone? Here's how it looks to me (apologies if I have this out-of-order, and feel free to correct me if I've missed a step or have it wrong -- thank you in advance!):
1. Purchase SSDs (via PCI and internal SATA II) and install them inside my Mac Pro.
(Is there any formatting I need to do at this point to the SSDs once they are all plugged in...?)
2. Install TRIM Enabler
(Once it's installed, what do I do with TRIM Enabler? Is it an app that runs 24/7 in the background, or is it an app that I need to launch on a regular basis and perform commands on the SSDs...? Very confused on what TRIM Enabler does.)
3. Use CCC to clone system from old internal hard drive to new internal SSD drive. When using CCC, deselect media folders in home account before cloning (so I am NOT cloning media folders from old hard drive to new SSD drive).
(What specific media folders should I be deselecting? I'd like to keep my music, movies, iPhoto/Lightroom files, and email archive where they are now -- on the 2 x 2TB internal drives that shipped with my Mac Pro. Is there a link that provides more info on this process? Never used CCC before but I assume it's not too hard to use...?)
4. CCC clones system gets 'cloned' (minus the media folders) to the SSD that is installed via SATA II in empty internal drive bay inside Mac Pro.
5. Repair the SSD with DU after cloning and before using and booting from SSD.
(What is DU? How does it work? Not familiar with DU...?)
6. Reboot computer from system running on SSD.
7. Open Photoshop/AfterEffects (now running from SSD) and assign new scratch disk (the SSDs on PCIe SSD controller).
8. After 100% sure that system + apps that have been cloned is working via SSD, delete ONLY system and apps from old hard drive (but do not delete media files).
(Now that my system is on a separate SSD drive, when I do things like purchase new music from iTunes, will it get downloaded to the old location (my old hard drive with all my media)? In other words, are there steps I have to perform in order to relink my media folders now that they're on a separate drive?
Thanks,
Dan

Hello everyone! arrange photos issue!

i'd like to ask if there is a way to arrange all my photos in iphoto without dublicates and delete the latter from any other destination for instance i use lightroom.the problem is that my mac is full of the same photos from three programs aperture lightroom and iphoto.I want to do aproper arrangement without loosing any data.thanks

As Larry says, Pick one horse and Ride it.
You're using three apps to do the same job - iPhoto, Lightroom and Aperture. Makes no sense. Would you write a novel in Word, TextEdit and Pages at the same time?
All of these apps do the same job. They are database driven Photo Managers. Work done in LR is not avaialble to either Aperture or iPhoto. Work done in Aperture is not available to iPhoto or LR. Work done in iPhoto is available to Aperture for the purposes of migrating, and not available to LR. Working the three of them is making for a pointlessly complex workflow.
So, decide which among the three you enjoy using most, and then forget the other two.
Regards
TD

IPhoto & Lightroom 2

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