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Database Software for image management
Date:Mon, 5 Jan 2009 07:50:08 +0100
In september I went looking for an image management database package that met some basic criteria: 1) uses a real database engine which I could query myself, so I would "own" my data should I want to change packages 2) tracks submissions to editors and stock agencies 3) allows me to update the IPTC data as well as the database, including copyright and ownership fields 4) recognizes GIMP as a native format. 5) costs less that $100 for a single seat license. 6) works well on Vista 64. I figured I'd have a lot to choose from. I found one that was close - it ha everything but XCF (gimp image) as a native format. I tried the 30 day trial, liked the flow and features, and just for the heck of it asked the development company if they would consider adding XCF. To my surprise I got a "yes, if you will register" answer. Since then I've made several suggestions about minor workflow changes, and have been very pleasantly surprised to get an actual human response, and in most cases, agreement to put it in a future version (beats the heck out of microsoft!) When I had questions about the DB, I got a quick answer back to that as well. They've also just set up a BBS, its pretty empty right now, but its good to have that archive of tips and questions started. I've now got about 15K photos loaded (all 2008), and about 3K of those fully indexed. I'm really pleased at how easy it is to both index and to find a "set" of photos based on keywords. I was also able to maintain my current directory organization - I didn't have to change my pre-indexing workflow at all. I have no fiscal interest or reward from these guys, but I think they deserve a look if you need a very solid database system for not a lot of money ($50 right now, but somewhere I picked up that it might go up, I think that's because they are adding some new features) You can download a demo at www.grrsystems.com. PS - My thanks to Michael Soibelman for the link to the twist plug-in. Very nice utility!
Message-ID:<3ba3m4p4cd6e986vr5od3qjigf5nmgv8a3@4ax.com>
Subject:
Database Software for image management
Date:Mon, 5 Jan 2009 07:50:08 +0100
In september I went looking for an image management database package that met some basic criteria: 1) uses a real database engine which I could query myself, so I would "own" my data should I want to change packages 2) tracks submissions to editors and stock agencies 3) allows me to update the IPTC data as well as the database, including copyright and ownership fields 4) recognizes GIMP as a native format. 5) costs less that $100 for a single seat license. 6) works well on Vista 64. I figured I'd have a lot to choose from. I found one that was close - it ha everything but XCF (gimp image) as a native format. I tried the 30 day trial, liked the flow and features, and just for the heck of it asked the development company if they would consider adding XCF. To my surprise I got a "yes, if you will register" answer. Since then I've made several suggestions about minor workflow changes, and have been very pleasantly surprised to get an actual human response, and in most cases, agreement to put it in a future version (beats the heck out of microsoft!) When I had questions about the DB, I got a quick answer back to that as well. They've also just set up a BBS, its pretty empty right now, but its good to have that archive of tips and questions started. I've now got about 15K photos loaded (all 2008), and about 3K of those fully indexed. I'm really pleased at how easy it is to both index and to find a "set" of photos based on keywords. I was also able to maintain my current directory organization - I didn't have to change my pre-indexing workflow at all. I have no fiscal interest or reward from these guys, but I think they deserve a look if you need a very solid database system for not a lot of money ($50 right now, but somewhere I picked up that it might go up, I think that's because they are adding some new features) You can download a demo at www.grrsystems.com. PS - My thanks to Michael Soibelman for the link to the twist plug-in. Very nice utility!
Message-ID:<3ba3m4p4cd6e986vr5od3qjigf5nmgv8a3@4ax.com>
Subject:
Database Software for image management
Date:Mon, 5 Jan 2009 07:50:08 +0100
In september I went looking for an image management database package that met some basic criteria: 1) uses a real database engine which I could query myself, so I would "own" my data should I want to change packages 2) tracks submissions to editors and stock agencies 3) allows me to update the IPTC data as well as the database, including copyright and ownership fields 4) recognizes GIMP as a native format. 5) costs less that $100 for a single seat license. 6) works well on Vista 64. I figured I'd have a lot to choose from. I found one that was close - it ha everything but XCF (gimp image) as a native format. I tried the 30 day trial, liked the flow and features, and just for the heck of it asked the development company if they would consider adding XCF. To my surprise I got a "yes, if you will register" answer. Since then I've made several suggestions about minor workflow changes, and have been very pleasantly surprised to get an actual human response, and in most cases, agreement to put it in a future version (beats the heck out of microsoft!) When I had questions about the DB, I got a quick answer back to that as well. They've also just set up a BBS, its pretty empty right now, but its good to have that archive of tips and questions started. I've now got about 15K photos loaded (all 2008), and about 3K of those fully indexed. I'm really pleased at how easy it is to both index and to find a "set" of photos based on keywords. I was also able to maintain my current directory organization - I didn't have to change my pre-indexing workflow at all. I have no fiscal interest or reward from these guys, but I think they deserve a look if you need a very solid database system for not a lot of money ($50 right now, but somewhere I picked up that it might go up, I think that's because they are adding some new features) You can download a demo at www.grrsystems.com. PS - My thanks to Michael Soibelman for the link to the twist plug-in. Very nice utility!