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05/05/2005 01:32:25 AM · #1 |
first I want to introduce myself here, this is my first post, I've also just entered my first challenge "late night". Not doing so well, but hey.
I've been watching the challenges for a while but was too intimidated to enter one. You all are just so good! But I figured I wouldn't get any better just watchin.
Anyway, can anyone tell me (or point me to an existing thread) a good way to keep my computer files organized. I don't use the computer too much outside of my photo needs since I've only recently begun shooting digital.
Right now I keep all my images in one folder and sort them by subject, but sometimes I want to keep them organized by uses, like photos that would make good prints, photos for online viewing, etc. I just don't know how to find stuff easily once I've filed it. anyone?
looking forward to giving you all some competition. :)
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05/05/2005 04:37:19 AM · #2 |
One easy way is to simply create folders for each month and file them that way as your master files then make sub folders for any other purpose.
This is just one way of many but I find it simple and effective. |
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05/05/2005 06:42:31 AM · #3 |
| Hi! Welcome Brian! I have a folder with subfolders for each download I do. It's kinds my negative folder where I keep all the original picture. Then I have folder for all the pictures that had some editing... And subfolders for Workshop, Final edit, outtakes... With subfolders again for subject, events... I have like 50 subfolders... Keep in mind, you'll be working with your folders, find a pattern that makes sense to you! |
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05/05/2005 11:35:59 PM · #4 |
grandmarginal, keegbow, thanks. That's pretty much what I am doing now, but it just doesn't seem efficient enough. Thanks though.
Does anyone know of a program maybe, like a database for pictures or something like that?
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05/05/2005 11:42:22 PM · #5 |
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05/05/2005 11:44:00 PM · #6 |
Some people use (free) picassa Picasa I used it for a while...and then went back to MS Digital Image Library which is part of the Digital Image Pro Suite which have as my editor.
Andy
ED: Typo of course
Message edited by author 2005-05-05 23:47:57. |
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05/06/2005 12:24:44 AM · #7 |
| Adobe also makes some Album software. |
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05/06/2005 01:03:58 AM · #8 |
ThumbsPlus v. 7 is excellent and very flexible. I highly recommend it after having tried just about everything else!
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05/06/2005 02:16:35 AM · #9 |
Kylie, generalE, awpollard, thanks, I'll check out some of those.
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