How to batch update your image details efficiently and accurately This tutorial will show you how to upload your image details in batches to the Caritas Images site
First prepare your images Process and retouch your images as normal using your image processing application e.g. Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperture Save photos as JPEG
First prepare your images Metadata will then be automatically imported when you upload your files Complete all the Photo Metadata fields
First prepare your images This will allow you to upload batches of files with the same orientation type
Sort the images into different folders according to their orientation
Next upload one folder of images Using your preferred method of uploading files, (FTP or Media Manager), upload only one folder For example, upload only the ‘Horizontal’ folder Upload
Process images in Media Manager Select ‘Update Media Details’
Select Log into Caritas Images Media Manager
Process images in Media Manager Select all files listed using the checkbox
Select
Process images in Media Manager Next, select the ‘batch update’ button
Select
Process images in Media Manager Check the list of files that you imported
Process images in Media Manager Check all Metadata fields are ‘ticked’
Process images in Media Manager Check all Metadata fields are ‘ticked’
Process images in Media Manager These fields are imported automatically if you completed them in your Photo Metadata
Process images in Media Manager Relevant Collection
Select
Process images in Media Manager Licence Type, Media Type, Release, B/W Orientation
Select
Process images in Media Manager Select Submit
The Result Reduces file upload time Metadata is embedded into your files and travels with images for their lifespan Consistent application of metadata and image details More professional impression
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