Star ratings on RAW files not showing in Bridge

[tamsen]

Okay, using PM to cull images and the star ratings are not showing up on any of my Bridge files. However, if I convert the RAW file to a DNG, and then go through the exact same routine, the star ratings WILL show up in bridge. I've read and Googled and searched and come up with nothing! Please HELP!

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[Kirk Baker]

Okay, using PM to cull images and the star ratings are not showing up on any of my Bridge files. However, if I convert the RAW file to a DNG, and then go through the exact same routine, the star ratings WILL show up in bridge. I've read and Googled and searched and come up with nothing! Please HELP!

Are you using an XMP sidecar workflow for your RAW files?  Adobe's software works best with XMP sidecar files.  Embedding XMP confuses Adobe's applications.

-Kirk

[tamsen]

I'm not sure- but wow, thanks for the super quick reply! How do I know what I'm using? Cause I'm slow with this stuff... Screenshots work best for me

[tamsen]

Also, just wanted to add that I don't have this issue with my old camera (Nikon D700). CS4 was able to read those RAW files, and when I made my star ratings in PM, I can see the ratings.
With my new camera (Nikon DF), CS4 can no longer read the RAW files, which shouldn't be a big deal, because I can cull in PhotoMechanic. But for some reason, it's just the ratings not following through on those images. When those same RAW files are changed to DNG's and starred, suddenly I can see the ratings showing up in Bridge CS4.

[Kirk Baker]

Also, just wanted to add that I don't have this issue with my old camera (Nikon D700). CS4 was able to read those RAW files, and when I made my star ratings in PM, I can see the ratings.
With my new camera (Nikon DF), CS4 can no longer read the RAW files, which shouldn't be a big deal, because I can cull in PhotoMechanic. But for some reason, it's just the ratings not following through on those images. When those same RAW files are changed to DNG's and starred, suddenly I can see the ratings showing up in Bridge CS4.

In the IPTC/XMP section of the Photo Mechanic Preferences dialog there is a button with a little lighting bolt on it.  You can use the snapshots there to set your settings.  There are Adobe-compatible settings in that list.  I'd suggest using one of them.  If that still doesn't fix the problem then I'd like to see one of your files if you're willing to share it with me.

Thanks,

-Kirk

[Soizic]

Kirk  : "In the IPTC/XMP section of the Photo Mechanic Preferences dialog there is a button with a little lighting bolt on it.  You can use the snapshots there to set your settings."

I don't have that ! (Photo Mechanic Version 5.0, build 15277 (0ebcc6a))
Why ?

Best regards

[Kirk Baker]

Kirk  : "In the IPTC/XMP section of the Photo Mechanic Preferences dialog there is a button with a little lighting bolt on it.  You can use the snapshots there to set your settings."

I don't have that ! (Photo Mechanic Version 5.0, build 15277 (0ebcc6a))

It should be there.  Bottom right area.  If not, post a screen shot (JPEG only please) so I can see what you're seeing.

-Kirk

[tamsen]

I have the latest build and I do see the little lightning bolt. I set it for Adobe products.
I think my problem has to do with Bridge CS4 not being able to read these new RAW files from a new camera- not to do with PM at this point.

[Soizic]

Thanks Kirk, I have it, never used !