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Workflow question for motorsport/sport photogs please....

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xfbo:
New here and havent even purchased this program yet but I asked this question at a forum or two and PM came up by more than one poster so I thought I'd come on here to ask more specific question. I've done a search but nothing seems to cover my question(s).

This question can be answered by ANYONE who might have the answer or who is experienced enough to make a suggestion or from the makers of this program.....please!

I'm trying to come up with the fastest workflow for:
- rating images (from best to throw aways) and
- sorting....by race number or color of vehicle if no race number is available. Not too familiar with keywording but I think that may be the only way to achieve this task???

On a typical trackday, I take anywhere from 2000-3500 images so the above task can be very time consuming, Ive heard ppl recommend this program for its 'code replacement' feature, hence my interest in learning more about it.

I've just currently began using LR which seems to be ok but since I keep hearing about PM I thought I'd ask.

Thnx in advance!
 :)

John OHara:
I have used this product from the first version I think. PM allows you to input data in a single photo or a folder of 2500 or so images all at once. To make anything perform for you in a way that the end result is an improved product, images with the needed information attached to the files. You are at the right place. I photograph horses, equestrian events. I may have as many as 400 horses at a single event lasting 4 to 14 days.
Data/text files can be imported into various IPTC fields in Photo Mechanic. I use, Title, credit and source. for Horse Name, Rider, owner. You could do the same An IPT file can be created for CAR54. This IPT file could have all the information you have about this car. Driver, Owner, Class, make, color and on and on. Once the .IPT file has been created, you apply that data to the selected photos.
All of this requires data input from you prior to the event. The end result you have images with information that makes them valuable and useful. A photo with out data is like a blank piece of paper. You will have to invest your self into the soft wear and learn it. Today is an everyday learning curve. PM and the people who write it and support it are really very good. They answer the phone when it rings. You don't wait 15 minutes . They are good people.

platti:

--- Quote ---New here and havent even purchased this program
--- End quote ---
You should do so, this app is worth every cent you pay for it.

MontyM:

--- Quote from: John OHara on June 29, 2009, 10:35:54 PM ---...the people who write it and support it are really very good. They answer the phone when it rings. You don't wait 15 minutes . They are good people.

--- End quote ---

I could not agree more! although I have not phoned in, i have posted questions a couple of times.   they are answered VERY quickly! I am enjoying using this program....

xfbo:
Thnx for that reply John.

Platti- I'd love to hear from you on why you feel that way and what other programs have you tried for comparisons sake?

Monty- thnx for the reply and reenforcing John remark on customer service, that IS a huge plus for me.


I gotta admit I was hoping for more replies and workflow ease while using this particular program. Am I wrong in thinking that everything John stated can be done in LR too?

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