Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
settings. When you convert raw images into the DNG format, you are using
a format that is openly published by Adobe and usable by other software
and hardware vendors, which makes it a safe format for the long-term stor-
age and archiving of digital images. The raw format used by digital cameras
is proprietary to the specific camera (e.g., NEF for Nikon, CR2 for Canon,
RAF for Fuji), so the format might not be supported once that camera and
its proprietary software is obsolete, which means at some point in the fu-
ture, you might not be able to open any of your archived raw images. The
DNG format solves that problem. To get a free copy of the DNG converter,
go to
www.adobe.com
and then search for DNG converter.
Working with Images Using Adobe Bridge
With Adobe Bridge, you can drag assets into your layouts as needed, preview them, and
add metadata to them. Bridge allows you to search, sort, filter, manage, and process image
files one at a time or in batches. You can also use Bridge to create new folders; rename,
move, delete and group files (known as stacking); edit metadata; rotate images; and run
batch commands. You can also view information about files and data imported from your
digital camera.
Work with Images Using Bridge
Launch your Adobe product, click the
File
menu, and then click
Browse in
Bridge
, or click the
Launch Bridge
button (if available).
Click the
Folder
path, and then select a folder.
Click the
Folders
tab and choose a folder from the scrolling list.
Click the
Favorites
tab to choose from a listing of user-defined items, such as
Pictures.
Click an image within the preview window to select it.
Click the
Metadata
tab to view image information, including date and time the
image was shot, and aperture, shutter speed, and f-stop.
Click the
IPTC Core
or
IPTC Extension
arrow to add user-defined metadata,
such as creator and copyright information, or captions.
