New member Nigel Blythe writes: >> As a picture library we are receiving more and more images digitally as low-res jpegs with an accompanying Excel spreadsheet or text file for the captions. I anticipate using Access as a method of viewing the caption and image together, but need some method of embedding the caption into the IPTC info of the jpeg. <<
Nigel, it sounds like you like taking on extra work, or your situation makes this so. I would look into forming strict guidelines for digital submission, stating the min file size in pixels, tagged ICC colour space requirements, embedded IPTC and other metadata etc. If the incoming work does not fit the mould, it is rejected. This business model may not work for all, but it is nice if you can dictate it. <g> There are many photographers on this list who have love/hate [mostly hate] relationships with stock agencies - I'm sure they can chime in with some pros and cons. If you must do this yourself, then there are a number of IPTC and other metadata methods available out there, quite often in browser/catalogue/image database software. Regards, Stephen Marsh. =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
