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The DAM Book Guide to Multi-Catalog Workflow with Lightroom 5 published by DAM Useful Publishing is a 113-page multimedia eBook with 3.5 hours of video that comes on a DVD. It is created by author Peter Krogh and provides readers with a variety of methods and techniques about properly handling a multi-catalog workflow in Adobe's Lightroom 5 software. Also, it comes in a PDF format for viewing on a wide variety of devices.
    Introduction
  • Why multiple catalogs?
    About this book
    Watching the Videos
    What you won't find in this book
    Assumptions about the reader
    Terminology used in this book
    Catalog types
    Storage Terms
    Records, Fields and Values
    Chapter 1: Photo Library Architecture
  • This chapter describes the basic structure of the Photo Library, along with some principles for workflow design.

    The Image Files and the Catalogs
    Workflow in a non-destructive world
    Video CH1-1: File Handling and Workflow (2:26)
    The Ideal Photo Library - Unified storage, single catalog
    Video CH1-2: Master Catalog Advantages (1:30)
    Divided storage and multiple catalogs
    Video CH1-3: Multi-Catalog Structures (2:54)
    Image Storage 24 Photo Library Storage
    Working Files Storage
    Don't rename, re-folder or delete files outside the catalog
    Chapter 2: Working with Catalogs
  • This chapter outlines some of the best practices of working with Lightroom catalogs. This includes storage and naming for your catalogs as well as an extended discussion on the use of Smart Previews.

    Use as few catalogs as possible
    The Catalog Structure
    How many images can my Lightroom Catalogs hold?
    Do (and save) as much work as possible in the Catalog
    Creating Catalogs
    Video CH2-1: Creating a Catalog (2:18)
    Keeping your Catalogs Straight
    Keep your Catalogs in an easy-to-find place
    Name your Catalogs and set Identity Plates
    Video CH2-2: Renaming Catalogs (3:02)
    Video CH2-3: Setting Identity Plates (1:29)
    Using two Computers to sort out Catalogs
    Managing Catalog Size with Preview Settings
    Video CH2-4: Catalog Size and Preview Settings (5:39)
    Using Smart Previews
    Watch Smart Previews in Action
    Video CH2-5: Smart Previews (10:32)
    Storing a Catalog on an external drive
    Watch it in action
    Video CH2-6: Catalog on External Drive (2:14)
    Chapter 3: Catalog Backup
  • This chapter gives information on backup techniques and practices for ensuring your data is safe.

    We're not dealing with Image Files here
    Make Backup Copies of the Catalog
    Video CH3-1: Exclude Previews from Backup (2:26)
    Make Backup Versions of the Catalog
    Prune your Backups every now and then
    Video CH3-2: Making Backup Catalogs (4:16)
    Using the Backup .lrcat Version to Rollback a Catalog
    Video CH3-3: Rolling Back Catalogs (7:09)
    XMP Writeback
    Video CH3-4: XMP Writeback (3:06)
    Chapter 4: Multi-Catalog Techniques
  • This chapter provides information on utilizing the tools of a multi-catalog workflow. It covers file transfer, importing/exporting catalogs, and syncing.

    Make some test catalogs
    Resetting Folder Paths
    Video CH4-1: Resetting Paths (4:59)
    About Catalog Merging
    The Merge Dialog
    Video CH4-2: Merge Dialog (7:59)
    Basic merging
    Video CH4-3: Basic Merging (2.26)
    Merging "Overlapping" files
    Video CH4-4: Merging Updated Photos (6:11)
    Merging Catalogs and Moving Files Separately
    Video CH4-5: Merge and Reset Paths (7:15)
    Splitting catalogs
    Export as Catalog
    Video CH4-6: Export as Catalog (6:21)
    Duplicate and Delete
    Video CH4-7: Making Duplicate Catalogs (3:42)
    Using Transfer Catalogs
    Video CH4-8: Using Transfer Catalogs (6:36)
    Creating Duplicate Catalogs
    Using Collections and Smart Collections
    Video CH4-9: Using Collections to Track Workflow (2:10)
    Video CH4-10: Using Smart Collections to Track Workflow (5:00)
    Syncing settings between Catalogs and Computers
    Video CH4-11: Transfer Presets (5:21)
    Video CH4-12: Transferring Keywords to Another Catalog (2:37)
    Video CH4-13: Using a Dummy Catalog (5:02)
    Creating Custom Labels
    Video CH4-14: Using Custom Labels (2:18)
    Workflow 1: Multiple Master Catalogs
  • This section describes how to best use multiple Master Catalogs.

    Who should use this workflow?
    Workflow outline
    Watch it in action
    Video WF1-1: Multiple Master Catalogs (5:22)
    Workflow 2: Project and Master Catalogs
  • This section outlines techniques for creating catalogs for specific shoots which can then be added to a Master Catalog ideal for added speed and on-location work.

    Video WF2-1: Project and Master Catalogs Animated Flowchart (3:27)
    Who should use this Workflow?
    Variation 1 - Studio Workflow
    Watch it in action
    Video WF2-2: Project and Master Workflow 1 (6:55)
    Variation 2 - Location Workflow
    Watch it in action
    Video WF2-3: Project and Master Workflow 2 (7:04)
    Workflow 3: Working and Archive Catalogs
  • This section explains how to properly split larger catalogs and how to maintain a proper workflow.

    Video WF3-1: Working and Archive Catalog - Overview (5:16)
    Video WF3-2: Working and Archive - Animated Flowchart (3:38)
    The Working Catalog
    The Archive Catalog
    When should I make the Transfer?
    Who should use this Workflow
    Basic Workflow Outline
    Watch it in action
    Video WF3-3: Working and Archive - Basic Workflow (7:11)
    Keeping some images in Working and Archive Catalogs
    Option 1 - Leave "Greatest Hits" in the Working Catalog
    Video WF3-5: Working and Archive - Don't Remove (8:29)
    Option 2 - Sending from Archive to Working Catalog
    Watch it in Action
    Video WF3-6: Working and Archive - Transfer Back (6:15)
    Option 3 - Sending back accompanied by Original Files
    Watch it in Action
    Video WF3-7: Working and Archive - Transfer Back 2 (4:17)
    Workflow 4: Synchronized Catalogs
  • This section explains how to ensure multiple catalogs can remain synchronized.

    Video WF4-1: Synchronized Catalogs Animated Flowchart (3:08)
    Option 1 - Syncing with Import from Catalog
    Who should use this Workflow?
    Workflow Outline
    Watch it in Action
    Video WF4-2: Synchronized Catalogs - Import from Catalog (5:39)
    Option 2 - Syncing with Synchronization Services
    Video WF4-3: Synchronized Catalogs - Sync Services (7:11)
    Option 3 - Syncing with Transfer Catalogs
    Video WF4-4: Synchronized Catalogs - Using Transfer Catalogs (9:31)
    Transfer Catalogs and Collisions
    Video WF4-5: Synchronized Catalogs - Transfer Collisions (5:14)
    Workflow 5: Satellite Catalogs
  • This section outlines how to properly use satellite catalogs.

    Who should use this Workflow
    Use Satellite Catalogs to Collaborate on projects
    Option 1 - Export Satellite Catalog with Previews only
    Watch it in Action
    Video WF5-1: Satellite Catalog - Option 1 (12:53)
    Option 2 - Satellite Catalog and include Smart Previews
    Workflow Outline
    Watch it in Action
    Video WF5-2: Satellite Catalog - Option 2 (8:29)
    Option 3 - Satellite Catalog with Duplicate Image Files
    Workflow Outline
    Watch it in Action
    Video WF5-3: Satellite Catalog - Option 3 (10:17)
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Author Peter Krogh
Publisher DAM Useful Publishing
Pages 113
Video 3.5 hours
Format PDF
Package Weight 0.05 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 5.0 x 4.8 x 0.1"

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