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Module 15 · Level 2 — Intermediate

Files and Archive

You choose the right file format, organize your archive and back up your photos safely.

7 lessons · 49 min video · Animation + Screen recording · · 7/7 in English
Recommended prerequisite:
M3
  1. 15.1Bit depth and the power of RAWIn EnglishWhy are RAW files so big?An 8-bit JPEG stores about 16.7 million colors, a 14-bit RAW far more tonal information.7 min
  2. 15.2Memory cardsIn EnglishWhy do memory cards fail?Speed class, a reliable brand, regular formatting and card rotation.7 min
  3. 15.3TransferringIn EnglishHow do photos get from the camera to the computer?Card reader, cable and wireless transfer.7 min
  4. 15.4Folders and namingIn EnglishHow do we not get lost among 10,000 photos?Date-based folders and consistent file names.7 min
  5. 15.5MetadataIn EnglishWhat hidden information is inside a photo?EXIF, location, keywords; check the location before you share.7 min
  6. 15.63-2-1 backupIn EnglishWhat if all your photos were gone one morning?3 copies, 2 different media, 1 copy somewhere else.7 min
  7. 15.7Cloud or drive?In EnglishWhere should you keep your photos?Both together: a drive for speed, the cloud for safety.7 min

Module project

Set up your own archive and backup system and share it as a screenshot.