RAW File Production Workflow

Automating a RAW file workflow using Bridge and ACR with Javascripts

The following pages deal with a basic production workflow that would typically be utilized during the photo shoot:

• Download image files from camera
• Rename files
• Apply metadata (copyright and ownership info)
• Duplicate files for backup
• Verify file integrity
• Apply default processing settings
• Reformat memory card for reuse.

Most of the steps above can be fully automated on the computer requiring minimal intervention on the Photographer’s part. Assuming that the files need no further tweaks past the defaults the images can be batch processed to multiple output sizes and formats also with minimal intervention. While a Raw workflow does require a bit more time than simply downloading Jpegs, it can be relatively painless and the flexibility and quality advantages usually more than make up for the lost time especially since that time does not require your personal attention.

This tutorial shows to to use the Javascript "Import from Camera" in Bridge to automate essential RAW workflow tasks. Image Processor in Photoshop and the DNG converter are also covered with a complete overview of a digital capture workflow.

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