Non-Destructive Image Editing - Questionnaire 3.

Questionnaire #3

1. What model does cataloging software use?

It uses a library model.

2. Where are the images stored in a cataloging system?

Either in single folders, or multiple folders. Sometimes even across multiple hard drives.

3. Where does the catalog get its initial information about the files?

From the initial metadata associated to the image file.

4. Where does the cataloging software store this information?

Within the DNG or side car file.

5. What is the main organizing principle of Browser based systems?

Browser-based systems  rely on folder structure as a central organizing principle to allow a user the ability to locate a file by navigating through a set of folders and sub-folders.

6. How do cataloging systems organize their images?

By sorting, grouping, rating, labeling to name a few.

7. How does a cataloging system make changes to an image?

By rendering the list of images adjustments to alter/update the original image’s preview.

8. Can other programs see these changes?

NO.

9. How does a cataloging system make changes to an image available to other programs?

When your photographs are originally imported, embedded metadata is collected in the catalog database. A preview of the file is then created that enables the database to show what the photograph/s will look like. When further adjustment work is performed on anything within the collection, it is saved in the catalog, rather than the image being re-saved or copied.

10. List 5 advantages of cataloging based PIE software.

a) It associates information with one original – simplifying how we archive and organize our photographs.

b) Creates useful groups from scattered images - because it organizes photographs by metadata, proximity in the structure is largely irrelevant.

c) Works with offline images  - allows the user access to photographs that might not be currently connected to their computer.

d) Makes back-up and restoration tasks easy to do - offers the ability to efficiently and securely back up data and to be able to restore that data in the event of some kind of media failure.

e) Generates multiple output types from a single source – because all the information about the photographs can be gathered in a single location.

11. Give a few examples of software that combine Image Cataloging and Editing Functions.

a) Adobe Camera Raw.

b) Adobe Lightroom.

c) Apple Aperture.


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