iPad 3 for a Photographer

[Donka]

As for the explanation on the integrated library in FS Pro, this is actually one of the reasons I opted for the standard version. The iPad Photo Album is enough to review images and delete out the unwanted ones before syncing the iPad with my Laptop. Importing once in the iPad and then again into Filterstorm and using up twice the space put me off the Pro version, especially since you can't delete an imported album in the iPad Photo Album so you would need to select and delete each image individually if you wanted to remove these images and just keep the ones imported into FS.
I do think the integrated library for the Pro version was the right choice though as it improves the workflow and if future updates bring Lightroom sync then I'm sure I will be upgrading. It also means I will buy a higher capacity Ipad next time round to work with more images on the go.

 

[Donka]

I'm the developer of Filterstorm, just stopping by to point out the Filterstorm 3 update is due out by the end of the month and will bring a lot more to the table. On the issue of calibration, it's something I'm working on for FSPro 1.5 and the corresponding update to FS3.

I love it when I find threads about me.

Chobit, is there any way of adding IPTC data to RAW files in Pro and then exporting these as RAW files with this added metadata? If you could achieve this, you could add all your data and then bulk export these files to the ipad album on the road and then import these into Lightroom via USB. It would be great to work on the RAW files in lightroom having already added the relevant data beforehand on the iPad.

 

[Chobit]

Chobit, is there any way of adding IPTC data to RAW files in Pro and then exporting these as RAW files with this added metadata? If you could achieve this, you could add all your data and then bulk export these files to the ipad album on the road and then import these into Lightroom via USB. It would be great to work on the RAW files in lightroom having already added the relevant data beforehand on the iPad.

I'm hesitant to alter the original files because of differences in RAW formats across cameras. It could quickly become a bad situation if they started getting corrupted. My long term plan for this issue is to have syncing (through iCloud and/or dropbox) with Lightroom and Aperture via plugins that will use sidecar metadata files to transfer the data. This is something I plan to work on later this year.

 

[MattSepeta]

iPad for editing?

The iPad has never came across as a production tool IMO.

Everything about it screams "consume", while it seems apple has intentionally crippled it's productivity capabilties.

That being said, I have no idea why people want to edit photos on an iPad. Its hard enough trying to use my Gmail on the darn thing, I can't imagine doing any worthwhile "editing" on the thing.

If you want to be able to do that kind of stuff, get an MBA or use logmein...

 

[h00ligan]

I disagree with your assessment. The iPad can he fine for creation. It's all in the eye though.

Have you spent much time with it(assuming you own one)?

 

[darngooddesign]

...That being said, I have no idea why people want to edit photos on an iPad. Its hard enough trying to use my Gmail on the darn thing, I can't imagine doing any worthwhile "editing" on the thing.

If you want to be able to do that kind of stuff, get an MBA or use logmein...

Because people want to leave their laptops at home, and just use the iPad.

 

[pjny]

The RAM is a big issue but I am surprised at how app developers have managed to produce apps that allow mobile editing & transmission of images. (even with iPad 1 and its limited memory.)

I use the iPad 1 with Filterstorm Pro and Photogene 3 on deadline at times when I cannot carry my Macbook Pro 13 for long distances. The apps and operating system have come a long way in a short time.

I either ingest images using MIC Gadget's CompactFlash Card Reader for iPad or send tagged images using Eye-Fi Pro X2 cards with Shuttersnitch.

I am beta-testing Photogene 3.1 update and must say that I am leaning towards the Photogene app for processing because you do not have to perform the double import as mentioned(once from sd/cf card, then to filterstorm). I understand the reasoning by the FS developer. I am just citing my preference on deadline because the iPad 1 is not a speed demon copying large JPG or RAW files.

The Photogene developer has also added several suggestions such as tagging successfully ftp'ed images, and expanded IPTC field windows. I also like the larger gigantic thumbnails available on iPad 1. Filterstorm already has these options but I prefer the PG interface as image tools are more unobtrusive. The FS developer is also incredibly responsive to users.

I am so glad both developers of FS and Pgene are so hard at work giving us these choices. I never imagined I would be editing, captioning, and transmitting from my iPad when I got it.

 

[Macshroomer]

I have a use for it in my workflow and I certainly don't expect it to replace my main laptop for serious editing but if I can make a head start on some editing when travelling then I will be more than happy. The iPad is actually quite adept at some editing tasks and if a RAM boost and relatively neutral screen improves that operation then why not wish for it? The very fact professional photographers are embracing the iPad in the field speaks volumes.

An iPad-2 is fine for any kind of editing, that is, choosing what photos to keep and what to delete...that is what editing is. If you are talking about processing, then yes, it needs more power, but since I shoot mostly JPEG for deadline magazine work using my iPad anyway, I have no need whatsoever to process photos, just send them to my agencies or editors, bill it, done deal.

But that is where the iPad sucks, lack of file structure, file accountability and file name integrity. Fortunately, 3rd party apps like Goodreader help to over come this bizarre handicapping of an otherwise great tool.

But back to the reason I even replied, as a long time professional, I just don't understand why people are not only coming up with and using these stupid terms like "Nice Capture" in reference to what is actually a "Nice Photograph" but now they are twisting proper terms around and using them improperly. When you use Photoshop or Lightroom to adjust a photo's final look, you are not *editing* that photo, you are *Processing* it, lets use the right terms here folks, even if you are part of the nauseatingly large parade of internet born "Keen Amateurs".

The use of the term "Editing" in photography or motion picture production is and always will be the choosing of what photos or clips to exclude or include.

 

[h00ligan]

I disagree. That's culling. Editing is manipulation.

Culling - get rid of the bad
Process - develop from film or raw
Edit - change the photo with tools.

Of course everyone has opinions

Choosing footage is not editing. That's cutting right?