Dropbox is a great tool for file sharing, but inviting others to join your folder can lead to issues such as storage limits, security risks, and accidental file edits or deletions. Instead, you can send upload and download links, which offer a simpler and safer way to share files. This guide will show you why […]
Category: Image Delivery
How to format a hard drive
So that we can read the hard drive you send us, it is important that it is formatted as exFAT. This means it can be read by both Mac and Windows computers. Any drives you send us should be a back-up copy of your stills, and not the master drive. Before you copy your stills […]
File Naming and Folder Structure Protocols
Having proper file naming and folder structures in place makes it easy to find images, see key information at a glance and ensure you do not lose images. We HIGHLY recommend forwarding this PDF to your photographers at the start of production and making sure they adhere to these specifications. In case your photographer has […]
Using FileZilla Pro to Access the Image Approvals Server
Using FileZilla Pro to access a project is easy! Simply download FileZilla Pro here and input the registration key we have provided to you. In order to connect to a project folder, follow these simple steps: Uploading:When you have connected to the bucket, you’ll see folders for your images. Simply drag and drop your stills […]
Change default download destination folder
If you are downloading the final approved images from your production, this can be quite a large file and so you may want to direct the download to a specific folder, rather than just into your general Downloads section of your computer. Here’s how to specify your downloads destination folder… On Google Chrome… You can […]
How to rename images in bulk using Bulk Rename Utility.
If you are already familiar with Adobe Bridge or Lightroom, then you can use either of these to rename your files and this guide will let you know how. Bridge and Lightroom are great for simple naming adjustments and allow you to see the images you are renaming, and automatically apply any new names for […]
How to rename images in bulk (Adobe Bridge)
This walkthrough shows you how to rename images in bulk using Adobe Bridge software. It is especially useful to rename RAW files using Bridge when you have .XMP files in your RAW folder as Bridge will automatically apply changes to both files. This is important as if you change the filename of your RAW image […]
How to quickly convert RAW files to JPGS
If you haven’t already, download your free version of Adobe Bridge – you will need this in order to convert your images using the method below. (See why you should use the perfect duo of Image Approvals and Bridge here.) This guide will show you how to create low res JPGs from RAW files. To […]