![]() All 5 star images are given a final edit in Capture One, before being exported for any further work in Photoshop.Īny files worked on in Photoshop are saved as a layered PSD and also as a flat TIFF. Once the client has returned a spreadsheet with the file numbers they like, this list is ingested into Capture One and the images are marked with a 5 star. These files will all be given basic corrections and have a grade applied to resemble the rest of my work.ģ starred files are exported as JPEGS and uploaded to an online client proofing gallery. The initial image selection is then done by marking selected images with a 3 star in Capture One. We tell Capture One to rename files on import, adding a 4-digit counter to the end of the RAW image files so files are renamed YEAR/MONTH/DAY_Agency_Client_Job Name_0001ĭuring import, a pre-set applies copyright metadata to all images. This forms the basis of the archive structure. ![]() These sessions carry a very specific naming pattern to ensure we can always find the files from previous jobs.Īll sessions are formatted in the same way YEAR/MONTH/DAY_Agency_Client_Job Name. We use sessions in Capture One which means each shoot carries its own file structure and can be easily copied to a drive and sent anywhere in the world. This means you don’t have to let go of the SSD’s which are more expensive to replace and needed on the next shoot. We always carry multiple LaCie Rugged drives in addition, which can be given to a client or retoucher on set if there is a fast turnaround or specific requirement on the images. To backup the drives we use ChronoSync, I will talk more about this program in the backup section. If we are shooting video or on multiple shoots days then the MacBook Pro SSD is too small, so we capture cards to a 4TB G-drive which is USB-3. When we leave the set, these 3 drives are always in separate locations. Where possible we capture to the internal MacBook Pro SSD and backup on location using Samsung EVO 850s in shockproof enclosures. These are known as the field drives and are purely used for quick backup on set. These drives read and write at over 400mb/s and at multiple times during the shoot the internal SSD is backed up to the two drives. When you get new cards write the date on them, so you know when is a good time to think about replacing them. If you are shooting to a memory card, it should be formatted in the camera you will be using and cards should be replaced at regular intervals. ![]() We use Tether Tools cables for the same stability reasons and our digital capture kit is all housed in a Pelican 1470 with laser cut foam to hold the numerous accessories. After testing of all the options, we find this to be the most stable software and as the industry standard, it helps when passing on work to retouching houses. Either way, the first port of call is Capture One Pro 10. If you are pushed for time, there is a diagram at the end that aims to give a bit of a summary.Īs a lifestyle photographer, I either shoot to a card, or tethered straight into a computer. Hopefully this article will give back some of what I have learnt and keep more people working efficiently with their data safe. I have developed some techniques and learnt a lot from others over the last 10 years. In this article I will discuss how we capture, name, archive and backup files. Digital Capture Backup and Archiving Workflow ![]()
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