This is the problem...somehow I can only get one image to convert at a time. Once, I got a batch to convert using the same corrections. That is what I want to do but for some reason I am loading the images incorrectly and the program does not see the "saved corrections" for other images in the batch. I correct one image, save the corrections with "apply to all images in the query"...add another image to the "batch convert"...that does not do it. Only the first image with corrections is converted. Am I out of sequence somehow on this? How do you, step by step add an image to "batch convert" and ad others with the same corrections applied? Please help if you can. Many thanks for any help. TomDart.

I kind of scrapped using that program as I could not figure out how to save an edited file. I guess you have to have two folders and do crrections so you do not lose the original image. There is no save feature. But it did do corrections on batched images as you once did..... Long time ago now so I could not tell you how I did it.

Thanks...I did get one bunch to go through then never got it to do that again...What prog do you use for raw? Maybe we will both get some answers here. Thanks a bunch. Tom.

I use Nikon View6 and Photoshop Elements3 The good thing about NikonView6 is you can take the whole lot from card and save them any size in jpg. without ruining the original files.Just transfer them to a folder. I think that Photoshop has a better editor for colour and options, but the View lets you do quite a lot. Has a great web gallery set up too.

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Hi Tom - If you want to apply all the same conversion parameters to a series of images you need to: Set Adjustments Press: Ctrl / C (copy corrections to clipboard) add image to batch queue click on next thumb press: Ctrl / V (Paste corrections from clipboard) add image to batch queue click on next thumb press: Ctrl / V add image to batch queue .................................and so forth. This is to put the same corrections onto each image using RSE 2005 version 1.1.3 Richard.

I've got the program installed too.... played around with it, but never seriously put it through it's paces. My typical workflow is to use Nikon View 6 to preview the images..... from there I use the transfer tool in NV6 to transfer the images to my hard drive. What I like about NV6 is that I can input most of the IPTC info into the metadata and it will transfer over with the image file, saving me time later. Also will remove the images off the card for me as they transfer so I don't have to deal with it later. From there using NV6 again on those images now in the HD, I mark the images that don't immediately make the grade by tagging them.... then I select all tagged and delete. I have Nikon Capture 4 but haven't used it in quite a while..... I've been very happy with Adobe Camera Raw.... the newest version in CS2 is fantastic. And you can run it from Adobe Bridge or within PS itself. You can do batch processing right within ACR, it's been a big time saver when making adjustments to large amounts of raw files.... I can't say enough good things about ACR... and CS2.... I love Adobe Bridge too.... I really think Adobe did a fantastic job with this upgrade of PS.... sigh

Ok here is how I use it. I bounce back and forth between RSE and Photoshop. I find RSE easier to convert a lot of files quickly. To batch convert, select the first image and choose your settings to convert. Then in the thumbnail view select all the images you want to apply these settings to. (CTRL + A will select all). Now, on the right hand side make sure the Correct tab is selected. Notice the row of icons. The first is a little file folder. Click on that and a pop up will appear asking what image corrections to apply, select all and click OK. Now on the main tool bar click the icon that looks like two gears with a green +. This will Batch convert any thumbnails you have selected. Doug - On the Batch Convert tab there is a button "Naming and output location" there you can setup how the converter saves your converted images. So you can convert and leave your originals along. If you are converting just one image, still press the Batch Convert button. The conversion will occur in the background, while you work on the next image. I find the workflow to be very fast. You can also setup when you convert an image it will open in Photoshop or any other image editor, so you can further tweak it.

Thats a better way using CTRL/A I had forgotten about that.
I tend to fiddle with each one so don't apply same corrections to each. It is a bad habit I never know when to stop doing adjustments :D
Otherwise for rest of workflow I do the same as randy image is set to open in PSP (I still feel easier with that than PS)
The only other thing I have set is a noise adjustment parameter for all images, but that is because I am using a compact camera that produces noisy images. I found I always had to use noise suppression and it was easier to set the value so it does it for me.
Perhaps now they are all Corel they may put RSE in the next version of PSP

Message edited on: 06/29/2005 09:56

I love rawshooter... workflow isn't very intuitive, but once you get the hang of it it's dead easy. My workflow is the same as randy's. So I got little to add, other than selection options CTRL+A.. select everything (already stated) SHIFT+CLICK.. select first image then shift+click the last image from the batch you want to select. CTRL+CLICK.. add 1 file per click to the selection.

Onslow - I also tend to look at each image, unless I am shooting a tournament or event where I have to have the photos the next night. Just don't have time to look at 250-300 photos. So I will process them in groups, shots that are similar I will use the process that 3DGuy mention and SHIFT or CTRL click similar images, and batch process those.

This info is now saved and printed. I need to take some stored raw files and try the suggestions. I truly appreciate the input here! As for your comments on Photoshop CS2, I have that upgrade but haven't had it long enough to work out the stuff in my mind and keyboard. The raw convert does seem to work pretty well. One item in the CS2 I do like is "smart sharpen" since I generally leave sharpening "off" in camera. That sharpen method has worked well for me in the few images tried. A note on Photoshop for anyone else watching this thread, if you have the capability to shoot raw, indeed do that for images you really want to come alive. Download plugins are available for different camera raw types from Adobe. CS2 did not need the plugin for my D70, already there. BTW, the update from CS to CS2 is a complete prog. If you can prove you have a legal copy of CS(serial number) you can get the update and save the cost of the full prog. Then, the update IS the full program, not a change to your CS. Now, I have both on this pc. I will try the methods you have presented for using RSE and also experment with the Photoshop version. I was frustrated when the RSE "read me" made it seem easy to batch convert several files to the same parameters and I had problems doing that. Thanks so much. Any added info is appreciated. Tom.

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