Windows-like filing system for photos instead of iPhoto???

bludragon06 · Nov 27, 2012, 03:03 PM

I have been MAC all the way! The only thing I hate about MAC is the way photos are stored! I like the idea behind the windows where I can just dump certain photos into a certain folder and then I can see a preview of what's in the folder! Ever since I switched to Mac it seems its been a real hassle with only my photos! Any help would be great! If this has been posted previously please forgive me!

BaldiMac · Nov 27, 2012, 03:07 PM

Unless I'm missing something obvious, why wouldn't you just use the Finder?

kirky29 · Nov 27, 2012, 04:54 PM

What about something like Picasa for Mac?

flynz4 · Nov 27, 2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bludragon06

I have been MAC all the way! The only thing I hate about MAC is the way photos are stored! I like the idea behind the windows where I can just dump certain photos into a certain folder and then I can see a preview of what's in the folder! Ever since I switched to Mac it seems its been a real hassle with only my photos! Any help would be great! If this has been posted previously please forgive me!

Of course, you always have that option by using finder. However... using a Digital Asset Manager (DAM) is infinitely better than using a file system.

iPhoto is a fairly wimpy DAM... but it is not too bad given that it is included free with the OS. Moving up to Lightroom or Aperture is a major step forward if you want to investigate using a DAM more effectively.

Using a file system is a way to "store" photos. Using a DAM is a way to "use" photos. The difference between the two is stunning.

/Jim

phoenixsan · Nov 27, 2012, 09:07 PM

a piece of software called iView Media or iView Media Pro. Very Windows-like and if my memory works, very capable for your needs, IMHO

SamGabbay · Nov 27, 2012, 09:20 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPVcO4z-kVw

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bludragon06 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010	Windows-like filing system for photos instead of iPhoto??? I have been MAC all the way! The only thing I hate about MAC is the way photos are stored! I like the idea behind the windows where I can just dump certain photos into a certain folder and then I can see a preview of what's in the folder! Ever since I switched to Mac it seems its been a real hassle with only my photos! Any help would be great! If this has been posted previously please forgive me!
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phoenixsan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2012	Comes to my mind..... a piece of software called iView Media or iView Media Pro. Very Windows-like and if my memory works, very capable for your needs, IMHO __________________ Mac Pro 2010 3.06 Westmere version, 12 Core 64 GB RAM, 4 TB , iPhone 5 (black)
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BaldiMac macrumors 603 Join Date: Jan 2008	Unless I'm missing something obvious, why wouldn't you just use the Finder?
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SamGabbay macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2011	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPVcO4z-kVw
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