how to update your images in batches

How to batch update your image details

efficiently and accurately

This tutorial will show you how to

upload your image details in batches

to the Caritas Images site

First prepare your images

• Process and retouch your images as normal using your image processing application e.g. Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperture

• Save photos as JPEG

First prepare your images

• Metadata will then be automatically imported when you upload your files

• Complete all the Photo Metadata fields

First prepare your images

• This will allow you to upload batches of files with the same orientation type

• Sort the images into different folders according to their orientation

Next upload one folder of images

Using your preferred method of uploading files, (FTP or Media Manager), upload only one folder

For example, upload only the ‘Horizontal’ folder

Upload

Process images in Media Manager

• Select ‘Update Media Details’

Select

• Log into Caritas Images Media Manager

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Select all files listed using the checkbox

Select

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Next, select the ‘batch update’ button

Select

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Check the list of files that you imported

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Check all Metadata fields are ‘ticked’

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Check all Metadata fields are ‘ticked’

Process images in Media ManagerThese fields are imported automatically if you

completed them in your Photo Metadata

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Relevant Collection

Select

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Licence Type, Media Type, Release, B/W Orientation

Select

Process images in Media Manager

Select

Submit

The Result

• Reduces file upload time

• Metadata is embedded into your files and travels with images for their lifespan

• Consistent application of metadata and image details

• More professional impression

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If you have any questions please email contributor@caritasimages.com

or call the Contributor Helpline 0845 680 6764

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