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After Shoot Procedure - Import, Reorganize, Upload
After Shoot Procedure - Import, Reorganize, Upload
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Written by Todd Kivimaki
Updated over 6 months ago

Streamlined After shoot Procedure Walkthrough

  1. Introduction

    • Todd from Spiro explaining the aftershoot procedure.

    • Process optimized over 20 years for efficiency.

  2. Starting the Process

    • Completion of shoots in Spiro, Dropbox integration set up.

    • Back at the computer with a memory card of unedited photos.

  3. Downloading Empty Dropbox Folders

    • Visit Dropbox, find folders with today's date, drag to desktop.

    • Folders created automatically by Spiro for organization.

  4. Organizing Unedited Media

    • Place photos from memory card into the raw pics folder.

    • Create new folder for each shoot for easy organization.

  5. Reorganizing and Renaming Images

    • Use Adobe Bridge for reorganizing and renaming images.

    • Important to do it immediately after the shoot for accuracy.

    • Agents appreciate receiving photos in proper order.

  6. Using Adobe Bridge

    • Navigate to the job folder and raw pics folder.

    • Arrange images based on the order they were taken.

    • Select all images, batch rename with sequence numbers.

  7. Finalizing and Uploading

    • Ensure images are in order for editors to work efficiently.

    • Drag the folder with organized media back to Dropbox.

    • Ensure computer is hardwired and set not to sleep during upload.

    • Editors will receive the organized media for editing.

  8. Conclusion

    • Process refined over 20 years, optimized for efficiency.

    • Contact Spiro for any questions or assistance.

    • Process saves time and ensures smooth workflow for editing.

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