2010/6/8 Bob W <p...@web-options.com>: > the metadata goes in the catalogue, not the picture files. If you use > sidecar files I believe (but would have to check) that this is in addition > to the metadata in the catalogue, not a replacement.
Most file types except proprietary raw files support metadata within the image file. IIRC, you can set Lr to store the metadata in the catalog, or both in the catalog and the file system. If you choose to include the file system, you have the option to use sidecar files or embed the data. If you embed the data in proprietary raw files, you may screw up the file. If you shoot DNG, you're safe anyway. :-) My personal opinion is that it's a Good Thing to duplicate the metadata information between catalog and file system. In case of losing the catalog or maybe changing archive software in the future, I will still be able to regenerate most of the relevant information. Personally I embed everything into the image file itself rather than using XMP. I like the thought of the file being self-contained with keywords and all. And I shoot DNG. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
