Slightly...OT..... Bridge v Organiser

My preference currently is to use the Elements Organiser to do what it's good at....Organising. However, there are currently a couple of holes in Elements 3 that I don't care for. Since I do all my editing in CS, I've been looking at CS2 and the Bridge, but the trial so far doesn't impress me. This may just be the learning curve.
Does anyone have anything to say about Bridge v Elements Organiser? I'm not interested in creations etc just plain organisation.
Colin

Colin,
It would appear my interests are similar to yours. I've had Album since
version 1 and do like the Organizer for "Organizing" -- I don't use
Creations or even print from Organizer. Organizing, tagging, and finding is
much easier and better in PSE than Bridge. Bridge is pretty lame in that
area. But Bridge is much more powerful in terms of batch operations
(especially given the scripting support) and I'm far more comfortable with
the old File Browser type functionality in terms of my work style. I also
like the way Bridge handles image rotations in the thumbnails and the "light
table" sorting functionality.
I miss version sets in Bridge. That type of junctionality is only provided
though VersionCue which doesn't come with the Photoshop CS2 only package.
And, I still haven't made up my mind on Bridge collections. Also, Bridge is
much more folder oriented.
At first, I didn't like Bridge at all -- it was slow and clunky compared to
the old file browser and buggy. The 1.02 patch significantly improved the
responsiveness and stability of Bridge and removed that objection.
I am beginning to use raw much more now and the inability to account for the
sidecar files in Organizer (or to account for the ability of DNG files to
contain the settings in lieu of sidecar files) is a real issue. That alone
is driving me away from Organizer. Plus, the more I use it, the more
comfortable I am with Bridge and I'm finding I am using Organizer less and
less.
Since Bridge has only just been introduced, I expect that the next version
will be much better in terms of organizing capability and less locked in to
it's file browser roots.
I'm still a little reluctant to "cut the cord" but, at the rate things are
going, I expect I will probably do so sooner than later.
Bob

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1. You know that's not a supported use for a Time Capsule, right?And folks who have tried storing items other than Back Ups on there have had permissions issues etc.
2. Running a Referenced Library is fraught with problems +should anything go wrong+. This is particularly the case where the Library and the files are stored on different volumes. If the path changes in any way you will need to resolve each alias individually. There is no need to have all the photos referenced if you want to store them on an external drive. You can easily run a Managed library from an external disk.
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Regards
TD

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In iphoto it seems that I need to make duplicates of the original to be able to have several versions all side by side to choose from but this will triple or quadruple the hard disk space when i just need to save the versions (much smaller in size) as different files.
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You can use Bridge to view the Originals folder of your iPhoto library but you can't do any editing, moving, renaming, etc. as that's the same as Tampering with files in the iPhoto Library folder from the Finder. A big NO-NO. But you can view them and their metadata.
Bridge is primarily a browser with metadata capabilities associated with an editor. And, as PhillyPhan pointed out, is exclusive from iPhoto.
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.
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http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1024624?start=0&tstart=0
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I have migrated all my photos (over 20,000) from PC to Mac and have taken the plunge. I used to use Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 in Windows and used the Organizer to import my media cards. When I did that, it would layout the pictures in a directory called "2009 05 30" for the photos taken today, for example. I would then tag then in Adobe for later searches. I would also use Picasa for a simple method of access and organization.
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1. How can I import photos to a similar directory structure instead of into the central iPhoto library?
2. If I cannot import like that, how can I easily burn a DVD of all images imported since a certain date, or image number.
3. Or should I use the Canon EOS Utility to import the card to a directory structure, then import from disk in iPhoto.
I know the "best practice" in this forum is to let iPhoto manage the entire library, but then my library would be tens of gigabytes in size and would not be easy to backup to to a single medium. (Unless I back up to another hard drive and save that offsite).
Curious what others do. I am playing with Aperture, Lightroom and will also try Elements 6.0 for Mac and see what meets my needs.
Thank you.
Jeff

jsundin
1. How can I import photos to a similar directory structure instead of into the central iPhoto library?
Use Image Capture - or any other app you prefer - to move the files from your Camera card to your preferred Location. Then run a Referenced Library: Simply go to iPhoto Menu -> Preferences -> Advanced and uncheck 'Copy Files to the iPhoto Library on Import'.
Now iPhoto will not copy the files, but rather simply reference them on your HD. To do this it will create an alias in the Originals Folder that points to your file. It will still create a thumbnail and, if you modify the pics, a Modified version within the iPhoto Library Folder.
As you have read we strongly recommend against this method - especially for inexperienced users:
1. Import and deleting pics are more complex procedures
2. You cannot move or rename the files on your system or iPhoto will lose track of them on systems prior to 10.5 and iPhoto 08. Even with the later versions issues can still arise if you move the referenced files to new volumes or between volumes.
3. Most importantly, migrating to a new disk or computer can be much more complex.
Always allowing for personal preference, I've yet to see a good reason to run iPhoto in referenced mode unless you're using two photo organisers.
2. If I cannot import like that, how can I easily burn a DVD of all images imported since a certain date, or image number.
Easy: Select the Event/Album or files that you wish to back up: then File -> Export, Kind: Original. Export to a folder on the desktop and burn that.
Backing up to another HD is actually the best way to go. DVD's rot over time. HD's are inexpensive, dynamic and very easy to use.
My back up strategy:
My Library lives on my iMac.
It’s Backed up to two external hard disks every day. These disks are permanently attached to the iMac. These back ups run automatically. One is done by Time Machine, one is a bootable back up done by SuperDuper
It’s also backed up to a portable hard disk when ever new photos are added. This hard disk lives in my car. For security, this disk is password protected. For this job I use DejaVu because it makes a simple back up that is clear and can be tested easily without doing an full restore.
I have a second off-site back up at a relative’s house across town. That’s updated every 3 or 4 months.
My Photos are backed up online. Personally I use SmugMug but there are many options including flickr. However, check the terms of your account carefully. While most sites have free uploading, you will often find that these uploads are limited in terms of the file size, or the bandwidth you can use per month. For access that allows you to upload full size pics with no restrictions you will need to pay.
Every couple of months I test the back ups to make sure they are working correctly. It’s very easy to mis-configure a back up application, and the only way to protect against that is to do a restore.
Aperture and Lightroom are much more powerful apps that iPhoto - and a touch more expensive too . Elements has no organising capability on the Mac. For that it comes with Bridge. Some people like Bridge. Never met one, but some do.
Regards
TD

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