Adobe Bridge: We use this to import your photos onto your computer, view and file images. Also allows for editing with Camera Raw and does not over-right your original photo (non destructive).
Lightroom Classic: Non destructive (this means you can always get back to the original, it doesn't over right the photo) editing software.
Can adjust multiple images all at once. Can sort and organise images. Uses a copy of your image so doesn't take up storage space on your computer. Professional software with more control than using Bridge - Camera Raw
It is important that you have the most recent update for your computer to load this software. Also when you complete a system update with your computer it is good practice to backup the laptop first just in case.
Mac macOS version Big Sur (version 11.0) or later with all updates run, minimum of 25 Gig storage available.
PC Windows 10 64-bit(version 20H2) or later; LTSC versions are not supported with all updates run and minimum of 25 Gig storage available
Computer storage and free space for pc
Computer storage and free space mac
(Remember you are unable to complete updates with the school wifi). Borders please complete at home or offsite.
DO THIS FIRST
Make sure your computer has the storage space and is updated.
Then go here: https://www.adobe.com/nz/creativecloud/desktop-app.html
Click "Continue to New Zealand" if it prompts
Click "Download Creative Cloud"
Run the installer
When prompted login with their email and password, selecting company/school account when it asks
THEN COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BELOW.
Note all installation will be done in class/home. Any problems talk with me in class and I'll problem solve. The IT Dep is also available.
An alternative to the Adobe products (partically Photosop) is the use of Gimp freeware software http://www.gimp.org/ or https://www.photopea.com/ an online photo editor. Affinity has also been developed however this is a paid for software. https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/#top
All are similar to Adobe software
There are also other freeware alternatives that can also be used.
Keyboard shortcuts and slideshow of how to use software basics
Organsing
Tutorials and screencasts to help.
MUST WATCH FOR HINTS AND TIPS
Organising and some editing
Bridge: We use this to import your photos onto your computer, view and file images. Also allows for some editing with Camera Raw and does not over-right your original photo. Can sort and organise images.
Screencast how to set bridge to auto open when camera or sd card connected to your computer
Editing
Editing software allows you to adjust and alter your original photograph that you took. This can be basic or complex.
For editing of your images you can choose to work with Bridge-Camera Raw or Lightroom. It is your choice.
If software is confusing for you, then just keep with Bridge-Camera Raw. However it may not have some features that Lightroom has.
Note: to view your adjusted images in your e-portfolio you will need to do the following:
Camera Raw > convert and save
Lightroom > export
The screencast comparing Bridge and Lightroom shows you how.
Screencast explaining the difference between Bridge and Lightroom
Tutorials and screencasts to help. (If this software is confussing for you then use the Camera Raw feature of Bridge)
MUST WATCH FOR HINTS AND TIPS especially the masks update for this year
Editing
Editing
Lightroom: We use this for Non destructive editing software. (this means you can always get back to the original, it doesn't over right the photo).
Can adjust multiple images all at once. Uses a copy of your image so doesn't take up storage space on your computer. Professional software with more control than using Bridge - Camera Raw
You have 2 options for changing colour images to black and white. Choose which method you like the best.
Adobe Bridge or Adobe Lightroom Classic
Adobe bridge for B&W conversion
Lightroom for B&W conversion