What Metadata Editor do you use?

03/16/2010 08:55:56 PM · #1

I used to use microsoft photoinfo, it came up as an option when I right clicked on an image in explorer. But it does'nt work in windows 7. Microsoft has some prophoto tools crap now, that takes forever to load. And I can no simply longer right click n image. They always manage to complicate a simple useful tool. Shakes head

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

03/16/2010 10:14:22 PM · #2

bump

MattO

Nikon D4

03/16/2010 11:05:57 PM · #3

My metadata work is done in camera, or in lightroom. My 1 series allows me to add my name I believe your 40D will as well. In my 1DMKIV I can add much more information. Many people use Photomechanic for this as well.

Matt

bob350

Sony Alpha 1

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

03/16/2010 11:34:43 PM · #4

In Windows 7, the Windows Explorer can display quite a bit of EXIF data, which can be very useful.

For adding or changing metadata, I use IDimager. It has very extensive metadata capabilities and is a full featured cataloging program (better yet, with non-proprietary SQL database structure). Excessive if you just want a basic utility, but handy if you are going to manage your images using best practices for digital asset management.

cpanaioti

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

03/16/2010 11:58:09 PM · #5

I use Lightroom or Aperture.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

03/17/2010 01:42:05 AM · #6

Originally posted by MattO:

I believe your 40D will as well.
Matt

WOW!! I need to check that out, but I doubt the 40d can do that.

I use Yuri Arcurs Keyword Generator and I want to be able to copy and paste search results into the editor.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

03/17/2010 01:45:18 AM · #7

Originally posted by MattO:

My 1 series allows me to add my name I believe your 40D will as well. In my 1DMKIV I can add much more information.

Using Canon's ZoomBrowser software I was able to fill in the "Owner Name" field so that it's now written directly into the EXIF of every shot. With some judicious editing I was able to squeeze a copyright notice and mailing address into the allotted number of characters.

CEJ

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

03/17/2010 09:39:02 AM · #8

Originally posted by dmadden:

WOW!! I need to check that out, but I doubt the 40d can do that.

You can add your name to your 40D. The camera needs to be connected to a computer is all.

Message edited by author 2010-03-17 09:40:00.

GinaRothfels

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 8mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital ED Fisheye PRO Lens

03/17/2010 10:09:01 AM · #9

I've got the same problem with keywords for stock photos. I used to use PixVue, but when I tried installing it to use with Windows 7 (Home Premium 64-bit), Photoshop Elements stopped working, and I had to restore my computer to a point before the installation. I've now got Microsoft Pro Photo Tools. With my first batch it worked okay, but yesterday the photos I uploaded to stock didn't have the keywords I'd just added. I'd really like to find something better.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

03/17/2010 10:15:37 AM · #10

So I'm guessing it has to be done through the supplied canon utility software right?

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

03/17/2010 12:34:20 PM · #11

Originally posted by dmadden:

So I'm guessing it has to be done through the supplied canon utility software right?

The real question is to what level do you want to take it? there are several avenues to pursue:
- You can set your camera to record your "artist" info in the EXIF
- You can get a number of basic metadata editors for free, but their capability will be limited. You will spend a lot of time doing by hand what could be done semi-automatically
- You can use a multi-purpose tool to add keywords and manage your collection of images. A tool like Adobe Lightroom is capable of applying a set of keywords to an entire shoot at once, for instance. You want a tool that will store the data in standard metadata fields so that if you ever want to change the software you are using, you can do so without losing all your previously-applied information.

With collections of photos becoming larger and larger, it gets ever more important to organize and keyword the photos effectively. Choose your path carefully, and try to plan for the future.

CEJ

Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

03/17/2010 12:34:22 PM · #12

oops...

Message edited by author 2010-03-17 12:34:38.

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

03/17/2010 12:34:41 PM · #13

Originally posted by dmadden:

So I'm guessing it has to be done through the supplied canon utility software right?

Yes hook your camera up with the USB cable and I think it's in the Canon utilities thing. I do it with every camera I've owned and I'm pretty sure my 30D and 40D could both do this.

Matt