Simple workflow application for Mac

[pablito_pistola]

Can anyone recommend a Macintosh application for reviewing and browsing images after they have

been downloaded from the camera into folders? Preferably something simple and fast that would allow

quick browsing of all the images, perhaps resolve file numbering conflicts etc. I am not looking

necessairily for a power application here, just a simple replacement for Apple's awful and slow Preview

program. I'm not intrested in iPhoto because I'd rather avoid the iPhoto library system. Just a very basic

workflow program. Editing is not a necessary feature as I do that in PhotoShop and Nikon Capture.

Thanks in advaince, and I'm sorry if the answer is already somewherer in this forum: I searched but did

not find. Aperture is way more than I want and it does not run on my 12" G4 powerbook.

[ellis_vener_photography]

iPhoto

[pablito_pistola]

As stated in the query, iPhoto does not work for me. Looking for 3rd party solution.

Thanks

[ellis_vener_photography]

Sorry Palito,

 

I should have read more carefully.

 

 

 

If you have Photshop Cs2, Adobe Bridge + ACR can do what you want. Go to http://

www.damuseful.com and check out RapidFixer and Rank and File. Rapid fixer will let you

apply ACR controls to your images in Bridge without leaving Bridge having to open the

images in the ACR app. While there also check out what is available in the "Pimp My

Bridge" section.

 

Also checkout http://www.russellbrown.com for tips and scripts.

 

and there is Photomechanic from http://www.camerabits.com

[w.smith]

Photo Mechanic is my choice (after iPhoto locked up and made 15,000 photos disappear!

Thank God for good backups. No thanks to Apple for their crummy, unstable photo

software).

 

Check your mail, Pablito.

[Brad_]

I've been using iView Media Pro for about five years. I never liked Bridge, it's very slow even

on a fast mac. Seems more useful for browsing. Rather than cataloging, which is where iView

shines.

[ellis_vener_photography]

Bridge is a browser, not really good for cataloging as it isn't designed for that.

 

Bridge 2.0.x flies really fast in PsCS3 with an Duo Core 2 Mac.

[eric_perlberg]

<i> never liked Bridge, it's very slow even on a fast mac.</i>

<p>

An interview with the product manager of Photoshop CS3 at Photoshopnews explains that

previously Bridge read the RAW file for its thumbnails while other software was simply

hitting

the attached jpgs and were thus much quicker. In CS3 Bridge goes for the jpgs too and so

its

very fast. When you click on the thumbnail the image rendered is from the RAW file. I think

(from experience) that Lightroom works the same way.<p>

I've played with Lightroom which I had planned on buying and played with Aperature which

is meant I think more for non-artist professional photogs (ie, people to whom keyworking,

searching, and other organising abilities, etc are critical). Those familiar with the new

advancements in Lightroom will find CS3 camera raw now is very similar to the Develop

module in Lightroom

[Brad_]

It should be noted that the OP is using a 12" G4 powerbook.

[godfrey]

I use iView MediaPro for viewing and some sorting/ranking work. Probably too much for what

you're after, but it is good.

 

I use Bridge for more specific workflow control of Photoshop CS2. Nothing does it better for

me so far.

 

Godfrehy

[coastallight]

Nikon makes a decent good one called Picture Perfect. It'll show you your camera settings (not just Nikon's, any) Gives you a few different ways of displaying, similar to the latest version of bridge - but faster. Print one or more to a page, organize, rename, etc. You can do some very basic editing/design but I've never used them since I use Photoshop, looks like you do as well. The best part is it's free. You might already have it if you're using Nikon Capture, assuming you use a Nikon.

http://nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=276&productNr=nkp2

 

Carolyn

[pablito_pistola]

THANKS to everyone.

[peter_lawrence]

Just an FYI. The Nikon software that Carolyn referred to is called PictureProject (not Picture

Perfect).

[coastallight]

Sorry - it is Picture Project. And from I've read today online, may not be compatible on the new intels. Anyone know for sure?

[conraderb]

Pablito - photomechanic is a great solution. VERY fast at previewing and ranking images. not much editing capability, but great for reviewing images.