Keyword syncing

I keyword in Expression Media and import them into Lightroom, then process my images at Export. I seem to be able to easily bring in the keywords into LR2.3 the first time. But if I go and add keywords in EM2, then sync the folders in LR2.3 the new keywords usually don't show up. I say usually because now and then they do. I look at the file in CS3 and the file info contains the new keywords but LR2.3 won't pick them up on the folder sync. Any ideas?
Peter

Don and Victoria,
Thanks for straightening me out. What always messes me up is having to be in Grid mode in Library. I don't know why but I always expect universal commands to work on all selected images when in loupe mode but of course the command only work on the image on the screen and not on all the selected images.

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I add the keyword 'sync' to any photos I want added to the iPhone/iPad.
Then, during the regular process of syncing the iPhone/iPad with my computer (mac), the photos with that keyword would be copied onto the iPhone, iPad.
I've been doing it this way ever since I was shown how to; ie after I got my iPhone 2 years ago. And every time the process worked - until the last few weeks. Suddenly it doesn't do it any more.
I believe I have upgraded software (either iTunes or iPhoto or both) during this period. I try to keep my software updated but have noticed previously that the new version often is disappointing.
I've not tended to use Smart albums much.
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What's annoying about Events, Keyword Collections & Move to trash

Today I was given a project to edit where the Event was already created, the media was optimized, keywords added and keyword collections created to split the media into folders. All I had to do was to sync the 2x cam's to separately recorded audio, and begin grabbing sound bites.
Nothing unusual so far....
To start my syncing, I began by finding all the clips from CAM-A and added the keyword SYNC 1 (CAM-A). I also added the separately recorded audio file within this keyword collection. Clicking on the SYNC 1 (CAM-A) keyword collection icon, I highlighted all the clips, right-clicked and chose Syncronize Clips.
This is what I find annoying: When I choose Syncronize Clips, The synchronized compound clip doesn't automatically appear in my SYNC 1 (CAM-A) keyword collection folder, instead I need to click on the event and add the keyword for it to appeare in that keyword collection. Wouldn't one think that if I chose to create a Syncronized Clip in that keyword collection that FCPX knows thats where I want it to appear...!
Anyway so in this particular case not all the clips synced, so what I then did was chose the un-synced clip + the audio clip and synced them alone. As i synced these clip separatley, what I was doing was moving the already synced clip to the trash, totally forgetting that these were also being deleted from my main event folder. Boy was I "P***'S'd"
Again what I found annoying: if you move a clip to the trash in a keyword collection, you actually delete that from the event too. Persionally I'd like to see an option so that you can righ-click and delete a keyword rather than having to twirl down the triangle, double clicking the keywords to activate the keyword editor, which you then have to select the keyword and hit delete to remove it out of that keyword collection.
If for arguments sake a clip wouldn't sync, what I then did was find a small snippet of the same audio. I would make a range selection and add a keyword to both the clip and the audio file.
What I also found annoying: when you open the Syncronized Compound Clip, your unable to stretch the clip to the left, instead I needed to use my "P" tool to move the clip to the right, which then gave me room to streatch the clip to the left.
Sorry I just had to get that out of my system....

andynick wrote:
Yes - and I'm another who loves FCP X . . .
(but doesn't it drive you round the BEND somitimes)?
Absolutely Andy.... I won't go into what does and doesn't drive me mad, but your absolutely right, at times I have a smile from ear to ear, and other times I'm left scratching my head and spending valuable time trying to work out a workaround or workflow.
andynick wrote:
I think Apple's recommendation of 4GB RAM is a joke.
True... I spent a day with a colleague editing side by side. He has a 17" MacBook Pro Quad 2.3Ghz with 4GB RAM, and I run on a 17" MacBook Pro Quad 2.3Ghz with 8GB RAM. You wouldn't believe the difference an extra 4GB's of RAM can make, I can only imagine how your system will run on 16GB
BenB wrote:
You can right-click a clip to remove keywords, but the only option as present it to remove all keywords at once (Cntr+0). Cmd+K to remove one keyword when you have multiple keywords seems pretty dang easy to me. If you had more than one Keyword, what would the option in a menu be? It could make for a very long menu, it'd have to be a dynamic menu, it'd get too convoluted. So, Contrl+0 or Cmd+K seems pretty easy and efficient to me.
Ben it was only a suggestion…! Anyway It's probably best we rest this here, it's clear we have different opinions on this one
BenB wrote:
As for workflow, no, FCP X is a totally different workflow than any other NLE, period. You can't compare. I've been training editors for years who have lots of experience, are from cable networks, and they still walk away faster, more efficient editors. Thus, I have to say, how long you've been editing, and how many different systems you've use, really doesn't have any bearig when learning something, especially as radicallly different as FCP X.
Who's comparing?
The only reason I mentioned what software I've edited on in the past, was so you can see my ability to adapt. FCP X isn't that different! you still work with media, you still need to manage, organise or name your bins, or in FCPX's terms keyword collections. The list could go on....
Anyway I'm not here to boast about my experience or the software I've edited on, instead I posted a "personal" view in what I thought would make a nice enhancement, which at the end of the day is just my view…
BenB wrote:
I've worked with Larry Jordan a couple of times. Good tips and tricks stuff. But the Apple authorized training materials are best for learning from the begining and getting a good handle on things in general. Nobody (and I mean nobody) knows FCP X like Steve Martin.
I respect your advise and have just purchased, and am now downloading Steve Martin's tutorials.
You've got me curious... I'd like to see how different Steve Martin explains FCP X as opposed to Larry Jordan's videos.
I'll report back on this one as soon as I've viewed them all
BenB wrote:
Fill out the feedback page, as I have done a kazillion times already, and let Apple know we need these new Sync'ed Compounds to retian the keywords of their originals. It would make for a faster workflow. Seems it'd be easy for them to program in.
Already done and let's hope so.....
BenB wrote:
Here's what I do when sync'ing a bunch of stuff. I create a Smart Collection that is just a Text parameter that "includes" the word "Compound". Then when I make the new Compound clips, I can get right to them. It's a workaround.
10 points for this tip Ben....
This is a perfect example where someone (me) expresses his thoughts, then someone (you) finding a solution.
Love your work mate....!
BenB wrote:
I don't do multiple syncs at once, because of bugs, that's all.
Sorry to sound like a broken record, but an explanation as to why and what bugs would be wonderful.
Ben, again please don'y take my response as being aggressive. I believe we all come to these discussion forums because some of us have questions, others idea's, and most importantly the ones that give us solutions. That's what makes this community a happy place to come too

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Then select the top level of all photos I have a folder called Photography on my drive, you may have to do this to more than one folder ect.
Then make sure show subfolders is ON and LR is looking at all images down through all folders.
Get Ready... select all CTL Aor CMD A then hit save CTRL S or CMD S - then be ready to let the machine work for a couple of hours if you have a lot of images.
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I add the keyword 'sync' to any photos I want added to the iPhone/iPad.
Then, during the regular process of syncing the iPhone/iPad with my computer (mac), the photos with that keyword would be copied onto the iPhone, iPad.
I've been doing it this way ever since I was shown how to; ie after I got my iPhone 2 years ago. And every time the process worked - until the last few weeks. Suddenly it doesn't do it any more.
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MM

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Trevor.Dennis wrote:
That's the sort of throughput that people argue you need LR for
That's what they say, but I agree that Bridge can deal with high volume equally well.
What I see as the main thing with Lightroom is that it's an entirely photographic workflow. That may sound like an academic point, but these subtle shifts in emphasis can have a surprisingly large effect on the final result. If the image is crap, nothing in Lightroom can save it. In Photoshop you can just turn it into something different if you have the time. As such, Lightroom inspires discipline and improved photographic skills. We can all use a dose of that.
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Hello,
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Check out this support document http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4221

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Hello,
I am new to LR. I believe this is part of the point, but I want to be certain before I undertake the next step of my project.
I have just created a catalog with all of my work over the past 25+ years. The photos themselves are located on an external drive (actually 3 of 'em, but I only will use this drive as my master). I used the Standard Build in my catalog creating a 25gb preview file, which I anticipated after trying different options. However, I have to now apply keywords to this mountain of images.
My first and most important question is this: I am about to travel and while I can work on the computer, attaching the external drive would be cumbersome on a plane. If I apply keywords to the catalog files, will those keywords then be synced to the images on the hard drive when I reconnect the drive to Lightroom?
and that raises a second question: Are the keywords then embedded in the images so that if I create a new catalog on a second computer with the same images now copied from the external drive to that computer, when I create the catalog, will the keywords appear in the new catalog?
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marc

"If I apply keywords to the catalog files, will those keywords then be synced to the images on the hard drive when I reconnect the drive to Lightroom?"
Yes.
"Are the keywords then embedded in the images so that if I create a new catalog on a second computer with the same images now copied from the external drive to that computer, when I create the catalog, will the keywords appear in the new catalog?"
No. All metadata including keywords is stored in the catalogue (a database) in which you entered it. However, if you want to embed or write the metadata into the images, you need to tell Lightroom to do it - use Metadata > Save Metadata. This includes all IPTC metadata including keywords, and adjustment metadata, but there are things it doesn't include (flags, stacks, history steps...).
But if you want to create a new catalogue on another computer, with the same images, the best way would be to copy the catalogue from the first computer or use options such as File > Export as Catalog which clones the catalogue.
For travelling, there is also the newer option of smart previews. It might be a bit much for you right now (or maybe not - there are plenty of questions more basic than the one you pose!), but I recently travelled and took on the laptop only my catalogue and smart previews for all photos (no standard or 1:1 previews). This meant I could add keywords and other metadata - but I could also make some adjustments to the images and email copies of them, etc. When I returned home, these adjustments would apply to the originals.
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Thanks -

Dudley Warner wrote:
I have Aperture 3.0.3 on both my iMac and MacBook Pro and want to sync the keyword list between the libraries. Is it possible to sync the libraries and have this happen, or is it more complicated?
Even though the license allows installation on two computers Aperture very much is a single-user app. (Most unfortunately) Apple has not yet seen fit to facilitate synch between two libraries even though it is an essential need requested by many.
To sync the keyword list between the libraries I would use identical keywords in both Libraries - - but it would unfortunately be a manual process.
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