One of the main concerns for digital photographers today is asset management: how to file, find, protect, and re-use their photos. The best solutions can be found in The DAM Book, our bestselling guide to managing digital images efficiently and effectively. Anyone who shoots, scans, or stores digital photographs is practicing digital asset management (DAM), but few people do it in a way that makes sense. In this second edition, photographer Peter Krogh -- the leading expert on DAM -- provides new tools and techniques to help professionals, amateurs, and students: Understand the image file lifecycle: from shooting to editing, output, and permanent storage Learn new ways to use metadata and key words to track photo files Create a digital archive and name files clearly Determine a strategy for backing up and validating image data Learn a catalog workflow strategy, using Adobe Bridge, Camera Raw, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Expression Media, and Photoshop CS4 together Migrate images from one file format to another, from one storage medium to another, and from film to digital Learn how to copyright images To identify and protect your images in the marketplace, having a solid asset management system is essential. The DAM Book offers the best approach.

Does your photography library feel out of control? If you are like most photographers I know, your library of images is growing almost uncontrollably. Sometimes you try to organise them but it’s difficult to know what to do. After struggling for a while, you admit defeat and go back to ignoring the problem. But you’re left with a nagging feeling at the back of your mind. Your photography is a mess and it’s becoming harder to find the images you’re looking for. And what about that backup that you keep putting off because the backup drive is full? You know your hard drive will eventually fail and when it does, you lose everything. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Photographers everywhere are facing the same problems, and they feel out of control. But what if I told you there is a better way? Imagine that I can show you how to easily organise your photography using a method that could handle any number of images. That helps you sort and search for your best photos in seconds. Where you can make regular and automatic backups so that you don’t risk losing valuable images. And what if we can do all this using the existing features in Lightroom? Would you be interested? Well, there is a way. Following the quick and simple workflow laid out in this book you will learn: · How to use a self-organising and expandable folder structure to hold your photography. · Create a bespoke workflow to suit your needs, whilst easily organising your photographs. · Ways to sort and filter your images so as not to waste time. · Tools to find the perfect image amongst thousands. · What to do with all the finished images you produce when editing. · How and why to use keywords, even if you don’t sell stock photography. · Ways to move and reorganise an existing photo library that’s already in a mess. · Storing and backing up your photo library so as not to risk losing everything. Even if you have hundreds of thousands of disorganised images, you can quickly regain control following the simple steps in this book. If you don’t feel confident using Lightroom, don’t worry. Everything you need to know is explained in the step-by-step instructions in a way that’s easy to follow. This method works with both the latest version of Lightroom Classic CC and older pre-CC versions of Lightroom Regain control of your photography today with this concise, easy-to-follow guide.

Introduces digital photography and explains how to import, modify, organize, transfer, and present photographs using the latest version of the Macintosh photograph editing and management software.

Bring Order and Purpose to Every Room in Your Home Getting organized can feel like an impossible task. But it doesn't have to be complicated. The things you actually use need a designated home. The rest of the stuff is clutter and needs to be removed. Once you've determined which is which, order can easily be maintained. Let bestselling author Melissa Michaels help you get organized with these 50 helpful ideas. Gain momentum by making progress, not perfection, your goal. Make the most of your space and create a home that works for your family. Reduce stress by decluttering and keeping only the things you regularly use. Featuring more than 300 easy organization tips that address every room, discover how simple and stress-free it can be to restore and maintain order in the space you call home.

Learn how to create a custom digital library and manage it like a professional.

A guide to digitizing photographs from a variety of original physical formats using a camera and the Lightroom software; accompanying eBook contains the book text in two formats: PDF version for computers, and, EPUB version for tablets or phones, along with 9 hours of video instruction, viewable on Mac or Windows platforms.

A fantastic system for organizing and storing photos. Helps you to connect with your photographs. System has a universal application. Reaches out to all scrapbookers with a plan and guide.

Describes how to achieve the same effects that are seen in magazines, television, newspapers, and the Web using Adobe Photoshop.

See it done. do it yourself. It’s that Easy! Easy iLife ‘09 teaches you the fundamentals of working with the iLife suite, including iPhoto, iMovie, iWeb, and more. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to master iLife ‘09 with ease. No need to feel intimidated, we’ll hold your hand every step of the way. Learn how to… • Get started with iLife 09, including protecting your priceless iLife content • Add photos to your iPhoto library, improve them, and keep them organized • Share your photos online at sites like Facebook and Flickr and use them in other exciting and creative projects • Build amazing iMovie projects with video, audio, and special effects • Put your movies on the Web with MobileMe, YouTube, or on an iPhone/iPod • Create and publish sophisticated websites • Put your iLife content on professional looking and sounding DVDs • Create and mix your own music Easy steps guide you through each task. Items you select or click are shown in bold. Each step is fully illustrated. Category: Apple Covers: iLife ‘09 User Level: Beginner