Thousands of Images, Now What: Painlessly Organize, Save, and Back Up Your Digital Photos - Softcover

Hagen, Mike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470582081 ISBN 13: 9780470582084

Publisher: Wiley, 2012

Synopsis

Tackle the challenges of digital photo file management!

If you find yourself with more digital photos than you know what to do with or at a loss as to how to begin organizing them all, then Digital Asset Management (DAM) is your solution. This incredibly helpful book answers such common questions as: how should I manage the sheer volume of images? How can I make sure my pictures are safely backed-up? How can I efficiently categorize my images so that I can quickly find the one I'm seeking?

Professional photographer and author Mike Hagen shows you how to organize, save, and back-up your digital photos by creating a filing and back-up system that are both efficient and effective. He walks you through the steps necessary to successfully maintain an orderly archiving system so that you can quickly store, save, and retrieve your images.

• Digital Asset Management (DAM) helps you organize, save, and back-up your digital photos
• Explains how to efficiently and effectively create an intuitive filing system that is right for you
• Answers frequently asked questions regarding storing, saving, and retrieving images
• Encourages you to create a successful digital photo archive that, once created, will be easy to maintain and use

Say "so long" to your days of being a digital photo pack rat when you put this easy-to-understand, helpful book to use!

About this title

From the Back Cover

What you need is a way to find what you want

Did you realize that the average new parent snaps at least 10 photos a day? That a family vacation can yield a thousand images? Of course you did — odds are, you've been there. And now, you're drowning in digital photos and can't find the one you want.

Here's how to choose and use software that brings order to your digital chaos. No matter how many images you already have, this book helps you get them under control — for good.

• Understand the different types of software and learn to make it work for you

• Compare database and browser-based storage systems

• Learn the best way to download images

• Discover the quickest ways to search for specific photos

• Find out the best, easiest, and safest backup methods

• Get special tips on traveling with your camera gear

• Explore safe ways to share photos

About the Author

Mike Hagen is a professional photographer who specializes in location photography and workshops. As the Managing Director of the Nikonians Academy, he is the driving force behind this highly successful organization that operates photo workshops and adventure trips all around the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0470582081
• ISBN 13: 9780470582084
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224