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.

Multimedia eBook    Asset Management Methods & Techniques    Pages: 113    Video: 3.5 Hours    Author: Peter Krogh    Format: PDF

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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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