This is the way I'm managing Raw files. I typed it up for myself so I would stick to it better.
Raw Workflow: 1. Import raw files to: ~/MyPictures/RawImport/yymmdd directory. 2. Process using RSE 3. Convert to jpeg into directory: /converted. 4. Move jpegs to /pictures/istd/yymmdd structure for import into Elements. 5. Rename raw file directory to 'archive_xxxxx-xxxxx'. xxxxx is the image number. 6. Copy Directory to CD-R. 7. When the enough files accumulate, copy again to DVD. Store offsite. 8. Delete Raw files from Hard Drive. This gives me CD-R and DVD backups of my Raw files and RSE conversion data. It also keeps the Raw files out of Elements, making it easier to manage (to me). Because I rarely change jpg filenames, I can easily find the RAW original if needed. Elements Workflow: 1. Apply Tag "To be reviewed/Categorized" to all new images 2 As images are categorized, remove this tag. 3. Perform jpg backups as per Elements 3 Reminder. If I end up shooting jpeg for a specific reason, these files go straight to the /pictures/istd/yymmdd Directory structure. dk On 6/20/06, Jostein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Bob, > > I suspect there will be as many "best practices" as there are > photographers on this list...:-) > > Folder structure is the basic element of my solution. All the > RAW-files goes into one folder structure The names of the folders and > the organisation is down to personal taste, of course. I prefer a > simple date-based setup like this: > > <RawFiles> > <year> > <quarter> > <date>-keyword (example: 20060620-gardenShots) > <date>-keyword > <quarter> > ...etc. > The <quarter> structure is a bit arbitrary. I chose to use it because > it fits well with my production volume and the change of seasons where > I live. It also works as a zeitgeber for my secondary backup cycle > (DVD burning). > > For developed TIFF files, I have a similar structure, but skip the > <date>-keyword level. > > I also have a third structure where I put all images to be published > on the web, but that's not in a state fit to describe to anyone...:-) > > When all that is said, I must admit that I avoid using Photoshop for > organising files. Instead, I use ThumbsPlus v7, which is an archiving > software capable of creating previews of raw files and keeping them in > a database for swift access. In addition, I use a dedicated raw file > converter which has a reasonable file browser as well. > > If you don't wish to invest in archival software, maybe the freeware > viewer suggested by Mark Roberts a week ago could be something: > http://graunet.dyndns.org/alexwww/rawviewer/rawviewer.php > > hth... :-) > Jostein > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Sullivan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "PDML" <pdml@pdml.net>; "Shel Belinkoff" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 4:13 AM > Subject: OT: Managing all these RAW files with Photoshop Elements 4.0 > > > > 2nd try, 1st didn't make it to the list. Bob S. > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > From: Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: Jun 19, 2006 8:09 PM > > Subject: OT: Managing all these RAW files with Photoshop Elements > > 4.0 > > To: pdml@pdml.net > > > > > > So now that you have me shooting RAW files, how do I manage them in > > PS > > Elements 4.0? > > > > That is, I have 3,600-4,000 photos in Elements 4.0 now, mainly > > jepg's. > > Some RAW files are also mixed in from this month (GFM and later). > > They are a pain to open for editing because they each want to be > > converted on opening. > > > > So what do you all do? Convert them all in a batch and just save > > the > > converted versions as high quality photoshop files? Do you put the > > RAW originals away somewhere, out of Elements 4.0? > > > > I really need to untangle the mess I am making by having the RAW > > file > > and then 2 or 3 versions of the conversion jpeg in the catalogue. > > > > What's the best way to do this? Sorry if I wasn't paying attention > > before :-( > > > > Regards, Bob S. > > > > -- > > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > PDML@pdml.net > > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
