Storing and Archiving Photos (2 sessions 2 hours each)

Prerequisites:

Basic mouse skills, opening and closing windows. Lots of photos in your PC.

Fee:

$40

Description:

This seminar focuses on the hundreds of photos we have downloaded or transferred to our computers:Where to safwely store them, online , backup drives and on your computer.

• We can't find them
• They have funny names and numbers
• They are downloaded where??
• What are we storing ?
  • Any photo
  • Any scanned photo
• What format are they so I can recognize them
• What is the best format to store
• How much do I store
• Should I store on a hard drive or online
• What is the difference between sharing online and archiving online

Being able to quickly find and maintain your photos enhances your photo experiences. When you know where your photos are, it is easier to back up the photos.

Instructor:

Roberta Przybylski

Goals:

• Review the basics of obtaining a photo from your camera or a photo CD
• Create a file system to contain photos in organized folders
• Move and keep photos organized by date, name or location
• Keep track of information about photos
• View the photos in logical folders
• Make contact sheets of photos for each folder
• Batch convert photos (convert several at once)
• Review ways to back up your photos