Transfer from old computer (to and from iPhoto 08')

So I want to transfer my old computer's iPhoto Library (which is '08) to my new computer with ilife '08. How do I do this so I don't lose my events and such? I don't want to use the migration assistant when transfering. I could use target disk mode on my old computer, but I am not sure how to import that old computer's iphoto library into the new computer's iphoto library. Thank You.

CommanderK423:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. First rename the iPhoto library package on the old computer and then copy the entire iPhoto library package to the Pictures folder of the new Mac. Thendownload and run BatChmod on the iPhoto Library folder with the settings shown here, putting your administrator login name, long or short, in the owner and group sections. You can either type in the path to the folder or just drag the folder into that field. That will insure the ownership and permissions is set correctly for the new owner.
Now download and run the paid version of iPhoto Library Manager. It will let you merge the two libraries while keeping the keywords, comments, titles and albums of both. It's the best option to do that. There is a free way to get the events from one library into the other and keep the comments, titles and keywords but it involves exporting each event from one library to a folder with the same name as the event and using the Include titles and keyword option of the export. Then importing those folders into the destination library. It can be done but is a lot of work.
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. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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