Moving Raw Files

I'm brand new to Bridge, and my issue might reveal that...
I typically take pictures in RAW+JPEG, and so have a lot of pics that have a version of each file type. For reasons that would bore the heck out of you, I sometimes want to move the raw file but not the corresponding jpeg file to another folder; however, when i try to do that, Bridge automatically moves the jpeg anyway. (Method of moving: highlight the raw file(s), not the jpegs, drag it to the destination folder). Any way to keep it from doing that? By the way, I can move the jpeg and not the raw file without a problem, so what i've been doing is moving both first, then moving the jpeg back to the original folder. It's a pain I'd like to avoid if I can.

When you import a Raw to iPhoto it automatically makes a jpeg Preview of the shot. Why? Because you can't do anything with Raw - can't print it, share it online, use it in other apps etc. So to allow you to use the file immediately the Preview is available.
When you drag from the iPhoto Window you get that Preview.
To get your Raws:
File -> Export and then in the export dialogue set the Kind: to Original
That will export your Raws.
If you process a Raw in iPhoto in older versions the results were saved in another file - tiff or jepg. Subsequent edits were carried out on these files. If you wanted to go back to scratch you opt for "Reprocess Raw."
In iPhoto 11, all processing is virtual, so every edit - in effect - reprocesses the Raw. So the command only applies to Raws imported and processed in earlier versions.
Regards
TD

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OR when I moved the raw files did this information move with them?
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All the adjustments are stored in the catalog (not in the file). So you want to back it up, and the external is a good place. In the catalog settings (Edit > Catalog Settings > General) there is an option to set a regular backup schedule, and you'll be asked where you want to put it.
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lucyfrombim wrote:
For safe storage and future access.
In what way is an EHD safer than the current storage (presumably inside your Aperture Library package on your MBA's system drive)?
In what way does an EHD offer better future access than the current storage?
I suggest the answers to those questions is: in no way is the EHD superior for the needs listed.
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As long as your Originals are inside your Aperture Library package, backing up your Aperture Library package backs up your Originals.
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I don't know Macs so can't give you advice if CS6 will run on your Mac.
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i have a d800, bridge or photoshop do not seem to support the raw files, i am using CC and bridge will not bring up the thumbnails and photoshop will not open the files at all, can anyone help?

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ACR = Adobe Camera Raw.
ACR is the plugin used by Photoshop to read and process Raw files from cameras. It must be updated every time a new camera comes on to the market.
The Nikon D800 has been fully supported since ACR7.1
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html
ACR7.1 is compatible with Photoshop CS6 and later
http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/camera-raw-compatible-applications.html
So, if you are in fact using Photoshop CC, there should be no reason that Raw files cannot be opened.
In Photoshop, click:
Windows: Help > About Plug-In > Camera Raw
Mac: Photoshop > About Plug-In > Camera Raw
Which version number is shown?
Are you using Nikon transfer software to get the Raw files from your camera to your computer?

How do I reset a RAW file to it's original settings?

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[I use PS CS3 (Although I have access to CS4) and an intel imac]
I want to keep my RAW files unadulterated, in the state that they were shot, so that I can return to them at a later date to 'play' again, with a fresh point of view. However, when I open Bridge, i see they have the icon on them indicating that changes have been applied to them. I don't need the RAW files with the changes, I already have the jpgs and tiffs that i created from them.
Yes, i searched the forms here and found how to prevent the settings from being applied to RAW files that I open from now on: tested the method and it's good.
I also followed the remove xmp file advice and that worked, too.
However, I still have a couple of RAW files that didn't have xmp files associated with them, and I can't get rid of the little icon, hence i assume the changes are still there.
How can I recover the original unchanged RAW files for these?
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I found out by myself a couple of stuff but I’m not quite sure I guessed correctlt and I have some questions here. Maybe they are answered some place.
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2. DNG is a universal format that stores the same data as the original RAW with no loss. Right?
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My team an d I are working in Photoshop CS5, we write metadata to jpegs and Raw files- saving to Raw database not as sidecar .xmp files. We are no longer able to save the metadata to Raw files. There is no error message, the data writes like normal and the user who writes the metadata can see it but when you open in another computer the metadata fields are empty, however the jpegs do have the new metadata. Was there a setting change at some point? This has been going on for a couple months and I cannot find an answer anywhere. Again, we batch write to RAW+Jpeg, the jpeg files save the metadata but the Raw files look like the data saved but is not visible on any computer other thant he one that added the new metadata. This is occurring on multiple computers, both Mac and PC.

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If you use a DNG the metadata is written to the image. Not sure what process Photo Mechanic uses.
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The momentary flashes of image followed by a white sheet icon means that Bridge is initially showing you the camera-embedded JPG preview image, which typically has black bars, and then what is supposed to happen is Bridge uses its ACR to render each RAW using Adobe settings and recreate a new preview. Apparently something is wrong with Bridge's usage of ACR so the Adobe-specific preview never gets created.
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A clarification question: is it the case that NEFs from both your older camera and the newer D300 fail, now, in Bridge? Another question would be what version of ACR is being used in Bridge and what is being used in Elements. You can figure this out by doing Help / Plug-ins... / Camera RAW in Elements and maybe there is something similar in the Bridge preferences area.
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rufflesian wrote:
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