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SUMMARY:Declutter Your Photo Life
DESCRIPTION:Too many photos to know what to do with? “Declutter Your Photo Life” is here to help. With 30+ years of experience in technology and design\, Adam scanned and organized his own family memories\, he loved that everything was safe\, searchable\, and shareable. His company\, Chaos to Memories\, was created to help you organize your family photos\, preserve your memories\, and tell your story. \n \nDeclutter Your Photo Life \n \n\n\n \nAre you a member? Log in to view the Meeting. Not a member? Join today!\n\nSummary\nSummary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. \nPhoto Organization\, Technical Issues\, and Classes Initiated \nChita voiced their concerns about the reliance on big tech companies for photo organization and memories\, favoring Bridge for such tasks. They also confirmed the meeting’s end time as 12:40\, allowing for a Q&A session\, and mentioned a 40% discount code for Adam’s book. Technical issues with Zoom were also addressed. Mike Kwasiak\, a UK-based theatre photographer and Board member from Naples\, initiated the first meeting of 2024\, emphasizing the importance of the Nmmug website and announcing upcoming classes. Eckart\, the president\, expressed enthusiasm for the new year and encouraged everyone to join their first class on Saturday. Adam then took over the meeting and shared their background\, having worked at Adobe for 22 years. \nDecuttering Photo Life With Adam \nAdam discussed their book\, “Decutter\, Your Photo Life\,” and their philosophy on photography. They explained the concept of “decuttering” as applicable to various types of photos\, from digital gadgets to physical storage. Adam outlined a five-step workflow for managing photos and emphasized the importance of organizing photos for both enjoyment and searchability. They shared their personal photos and their affection for technology. Adam also highlighted the significance of sharing memories through photographs\, particularly within a Facebook group related to their hometown. They discussed their company\, Chaos to Memories\, and its mission to help people organize their photos. Adam stressed the importance of searchability and shareability in digital content\, and recommended a simple backup system. They also emphasized the importance of maintenance in the ongoing cycle of photography. \nPhoto Organization and Longevity Discussion \nAdam discussed various methods for organizing digital photos\, stressing the importance of using metadata and clear file names for easy identification. They recommended software like Adobe Lightroom Classic and Big Mean Folder Machine to sort photos automatically by date. Adam also suggested batch renaming with a simple file name scheme to simplify the process. They answered Mark’s question about scanning a picture\, stating that the negative is the original capture and tends to age better than prints. Kris raised a concern about the longevity of material on thumb drives and CDs\, to which Adam explained that while thumb drives can last longer\, CDs made at home using organic dyes can decay over time. Adam also discussed alternatives to Lightroom for organizing photos\, such as Adobe Bridge and Photo Mechanic. They stressed the importance of using software that supports metadata standards\, like Lightroom Classic. Finally\, Adam emphasized the importance of retaining and organizing personal photos\, sharing various methods for sharing these photos. \nProfessional Scanning Equipment Importance \nAdam stressed the importance of using professional-grade equipment for photo scanning\, citing the inferior quality of mobile app and cheap options. They presented a comparison of scans made with a mobile app and a professional scanning setup\, demonstrating the noticeable quality difference. Adam then discussed various scanner options\, including flatbed\, high-speed photo\, and film scanners\, and camera scanning. They advised considering the time\, learning curve\, and equipment needed before choosing a scanner option. Adam also provided guidance on the optimal resolution for scanning prints and slides\, and discussed the lifespan of older scanners. The conversation then shifted to digital photo scanning and organization. \nMetadata in Photography: Importance and Practice \nAdam discussed the importance of metadata in photographs\, emphasizing that it provides valuable information such as the camera model\, lens used\, shutter speed\, and location. They highlighted that understanding this technology can be beneficial for better photo organization. Adam also explained that the metadata should be embedded in the files to ensure its permanence. Timothy raised a question about data format when exporting data from Apple Photos\, to which Adam responded that the original quality can be exported without any loss\, but any added metadata will not be included. Timothy confirmed that they had never manually added anything to their photos. \nFilm Scanning\, Negative Lab Pro\, Metadata\, Mac OS 14\, Devon Think \nAdam recommended using Plus Tech models for film scanning and camera scanning for improved speed and quality. They also discussed the process of converting negatives into positives using Lightroom and a plugin called Negative Lab Pro. Additionally\, Adam emphasized the importance of using metadata to organize photos and mentioned a discount on their book and courses that teach this skill. The meeting also included a Q&A session where Chris Klemmer and Edu asked questions about adding metadata to files using Mac OS and Photoshop Elements. The meeting began with Mike reminding everyone about the upcoming speaker\, Jim Newman from Devon Think\, and the first class of the season with Jeff Bohr discussing Mac OS 14\, Sonoma.
URL:https://naplesmug.com/event/declutter-your-photo-life/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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SUMMARY:NMUG Photography Showcase Pt. 2
DESCRIPTION:NMUG Photography Showcase features member professional and expert photographers. Our select photographers and experts will be showcasing their work\, while taking time to explain their thoughts\, techniques and applications for the why or how of their creations. Join us for this wonderful opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals. \n\n\n \nAre you a member? Log in to view the Meeting. Not a member? Join today!
URL:https://naplesmug.com/event/nmug-photography-showcase-pt-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Peakto: Universal Photo Cataloger
DESCRIPTION:Do you have images scattered across several different proprietary photo catalogues? Are your photos held captive in libraries of apps you can no longer use? Peakto\, a revolutionary universal photo cataloger can look into multiple photo libraries at once\, regardless of the original app\, and give you access to all your photos no matter where they are. \n\n\n \nAre you a member? Log in to view the full Meeting. Not a member? Join today!\n\nSummary\nSummary was created by AI and may contain inaccuracies. \nEckart\, the president of the organization\, welcomed everyone to the meeting and stressed the significance of their website as a platform to record and share events. They announced that David McGuire would lead the third class of the year on the iPad OS\, encouraging participation for a valuable learning experience. Eckart shared that they had 95 registrations for the class\, aiming to reach 100 by the end of the day. They also mentioned that Jim Newman would introduce an app named Debonke in the upcoming meeting. matthieu\, the CTO and co-founder of Saim\, a French startup\, was introduced by Eckart. matthieu shared their background and mentioned their newsletter and website. \nPhotography Solutions and AI Tools Discussion \nmatthieu discussed the company’s mission to provide solutions for photographers\, both professionals and amateurs\, with a focus on regaining control and finding pleasure in photography. They highlighted the trend towards AI tools to aid in photography and editing\, but also noted the desire for users to switch between apps depending on the task. They shared that the company had developed an app called Avalanche to convert photos from one catalog to another\, paving the way for their main app\, Pitto\, which uses AI to help organize photos. Lastly\, they mentioned a smaller product\, My Snap\, which is a search engine for photos. \nAvalanche and Peakto Tools for Catalog Conversion and Image Management \nMatthieu presented a tool named Avalanche\, which facilitates the conversion of full-featured catalogs from one app to another. They demonstrated its use with an Aperture catalog\, showing how it could be converted to a Lightroom catalog while preserving all structured information. matthieu also discussed their other tool\, Pitot\, which gathers images from various sources and allows users to view all their photos in one place. They explained the process of adding new catalogs and the computation of AI scores on the images. Chita and Ed asked questions about the process of transferring information into a catalog and the impact on the original catalog. matthieu clarified that they don’t append into an existing catalog\, creating a new catalog for every project\, and users have the option to merge the results into their master catalog. \nPeekto: Enhancing Image Viewing and Organization \nmatthieu discussed the development of Pictor\, a platform designed to enhance the viewing and organization of images. They emphasized the limitations of traditional grid views and introduced a new tool called Panorama\, which allows for image viewing based on content categories such as astrophotography\, architecture\, or color themes. matthieu also demonstrated the use of conversational search\, which enables users to find specific images based on text descriptions. The platform also includes a feature to annotate images and calculate aesthetic scores to help users make decisions about which images to keep. Standard searches based on image characteristics were also discussed. \nFind My Snap: Enhanced Image Search App \nMatthieu introduced the Find My Snap app\, which enhances standard search capabilities by allowing users to search for images within their photos based on keywords and phrases. The app’s search functionality improves with more context provided in the search query. Matthieu also highlighted a feature that suggests prompts for users to explore their image collection. However\, the app currently only works with the Photos app on iPhone\, iPad\, and Mac. When asked if the app could find people using names\, Matthieu explained that they do not have access to the names given in the Photos app. However\, users can add a location to their search to refine results. The app also has the ability to find specific images based on context\, such as “one boy and one girl sitting on stairs”. \nProduct Suite Introduction and Feedback Session \nMatthieu introduced their product suite\, which includes Avalanche for image conversion\, Pikto for photo organization\, and Find My Snap for personal image search. They emphasized the compatibility and lack of silos between the tools and mentioned upcoming features like keywords and faces. Ed\, a photographer\, expressed their desire to consolidate their images into a single catalog using Peak Victor and asked about the ability to delete and move images\, which matthieu confirmed would be possible in the next release. matthieu also discussed Pikto’s ability to handle versions and instances and introduced the idea of a “trash” feature. The discussion concluded with a demonstration of how the system can handle large volumes of images. \nAlbum Transfer and Duplication Concerns \nKris expressed a need to transfer albums in Avalanche to their own file structure\, but encountered technical limitations. matthieu explained the possibility of creating a folder with the album name and putting copies of the same image in both folders\, potentially leading to image duplications. The team also discussed the option of moving the albums to Capture One\, but matthieu raised concerns about creating duplicates. They emphasized the value of keeping the Aperture catalog as an archive. Chita asked about the ability to work with images in Aperture given it’s no longer operational in the current Mac OS\, to which matthieu provided a detailed explanation. The team also discussed compatibility with Lightroom desktop and iPhoto libraries\, with matthieu confirming the possibility of working with Lightroom and explaining the process.
URL:https://naplesmug.com/event/peakto-universal-photo-cataloger/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Get Organized and Unleash Your Creativity with DEVONthink!
DESCRIPTION:Focus on your work and let DEVONthink remember all the details. Collect\, organize\, edit and annotate documents of any kind. Have them automatically analyzed\, connected\, and filed. Sync them between your Mac\, iPhone\, and iPad. See how in this informative presentation by DEVONtechnologies own Jim Neumann! \nDEVONthink \n\n\n \nAre you a member? Log in to view the full Meeting. Not a member? Join today!\n\nSummary\nSummary was created by AI and may contain inaccuracies. \nDEVONtech’s AI-Driven Document Management System \nJim\, from DEVONtech\, gave a high-level introduction to his company. He shared that DEVONtech is a US-based company that started with two German founders 22 years ago. The company’s applications are built on an AI engine created by their CTO\, which drives their document management system. DEVONtech has always been fully telecommuted and is a small company\, offering services globally. Jim\, who has a background in the graphic arts field\, has been with DEVONtech for over 11 years. He manages support tickets\, participates in forums\, and authored the documentation for their apps. He also encouraged feedback on any typos found in their documentation. \nDEVONThink Learning Curve and Capabilities \nJim from DEVONtech addressed the perceptions and realities of the learning curve and capabilities of Devin\, Think. He clarified that while it has a steep learning curve\, it’s not as difficult as some might suggest. It is not a replacement for Spotlight or the Finder\, but rather offers more sophisticated tools such as built-in OCR and automation. Jim also explained that Devin\, Think is designed to be a library of databases\, with each database acting as a ‘book’ containing specific information. He suggested that users can create independent databases for different subjects\, such as work or personal information\, to keep their data organized. \nDevonthink’s Diverse User Base Discussed \nDEVONtech_Jim discussed the diverse range of clients using their application\, Devonthink\, which is not exclusively for academics or nerdy individuals. He mentioned that Devonthink is utilized by house moms\, house dads\, police officers\, pilots\, litigators\, and historians among others. Devonthink’s key features include the ability to organize\, search\, and import data\, making it a flexible document management application. It has a fast and efficient search engine\, multiple import options\, and additional tools for document creation and sharing. Jim also emphasized that the application’s learning curve is not as steep as perceived due to the availability of various tools\, but users may not need to use all of them. \nDEVONthink System Features and Importance of RAM-Based Search Engine \nJim from DEVONtech discussed the features of their system\, emphasizing the importance of specific search terms and the benefits of their RAM-based search engine. He highlighted the system’s ability to import documents via various methods\, including drag and drop and a browser extension for clipping content from web pages. Jim also noted the system’s clipping feature\, but acknowledged it may not be 100% accurate. He recommended prioritizing more RAM over a larger hard drive for optimal performance and emphasized Devonthink’s role as a document information management system\, also noting the addition of features like rich text document creation over the years based on user feedback. \nDEVONtech Email Support and User Resources Discussion \nJim from DEVONtech discussed the email support functionality in their Pro and Server additions\, emphasizing the direct integration with Apple Mail and Microsoft Outlook. He also touched on the use of mail rules and scripts for managing emails. Jim further highlighted the resources available for users\, including built-in help\, tutorials\, a blog\, an FAQ\, and active user forums. A question was raised by Chita Hunter about the process of dragging and dropping files into DEVONthink\, which Jim explained in terms of two modes of document ingestion. \nImporting\, Indexing\, and Integration Discussion \nDEVONtech_Jim explained the two methods of importing documents into their system\, the default method which duplicates the document intact\, and indexing\, which creates a link to the document in the file system. Chita Hunter understood the difference and asked about potential issues if a file is moved or if a link goes missing. DEVONtech_Jim assured her that there would be no loss of features if indexing is used instead of importing\, but one must be careful about handling files. Nello Lucchesi then inquired about the possibility of integrating with the web interface of Gmail. DEVONtech_Jim clarified that it wasn’t feasible because the web interface isn’t a native Mac OS application. Nello also asked if the index would be updated if a file is changed after building the index. DEVONtech_Jim confirmed that the index would indeed be updated. Chita Hunter then asked if it was possible to reestablish a connection if a link goes missing during an update. \nComparing DEVONthink and Eagle Filer \nThe meeting compared DEVONthink and Eagle Filer\, with Jim noting that while both have similarities\, DEVONthink is more comprehensive. He also explained the migration between the two apps\, with users choosing between Eagle Filer or returning to DEVONthink. Jim then demonstrated the support assistant window in the new DEVONthink account\, highlighting its features and customization options. He also discussed creating and managing databases\, emphasizing the importance of not saving in cloud sync locations. Finally\, DEVONtech_Jim discussed the use of an inbox alias feature\, explaining that users can drag and drop files directly into the global inbox alias for automatic importing into the database. \nDEVONthink Software Features Demonstration \nJim from DEVONtech discussed the features of their software\, emphasizing on browsing web pages\, viewing links in documents\, and searching within documents or databases. He demonstrated how to use the Concordance feature to find all instances of a word in a file and the search inspector for in-document searching. Jim also confirmed that wildcard searches could be saved and explained how to use the advanced search criteria for more specific searches. Furthermore\, he explained the process of saving and editing smart groups within their database system\, highlighting that these smart groups can be saved as global groups which apply to all open databases by default. \nDatabase Size\, Software Versions\, and Data Preservation \nDevontech Jim and Chita Hunter discussed the optimal size for databases\, with Devontech Jim recommending smaller\, focused databases due to limitations in disk space and RAM. They also touched on the differences between the standard and pro versions of their software\, with the pro version offering additional features. Towards the end\, Bella raised concerns about preserving existing folders and hierarchical structures in the new system\, to which Devontech Jim assured that data could be easily imported and maintained in the same hierarchy. The conversation concluded with a Q&A session where Jim provided information about the cost of the program and offered to field further questions.
URL:https://naplesmug.com/event/get-organized-and-unleash-your-creativity-with-devonthink/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting for Members
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the NMUG Board Meeting on January 31\, 2024. Join us online as we discuss important user group business including board member nominations\, financials\, and plans for the coming year. There will be time for member Q&A as well. We hope to see all members at this important meeting! \n\n\nAre you a member? Log in to view the Meeting. Not a member? Join today!
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