Photography Kit

1. Remove the SD from the bottom of the device by clicking open the battery cover and pushing in on the SD card.  

2. Connect the included card reader to a computer and insert the SD card.  A drive will mount. 

3. Copy/paste ALL folders onto your personal device. 

Once returned, the DDS Staff will erase all media on the card and you will not be able to retrieve any forgotten files.

Media management encompasses the organization of media assets from research and writing through sharing and archiving.  Below are some best practices for keeping track of files as you work on your project.

Box

We recommend creating a shared Box folder to store all your digital assets.  You can share this folder with any collaborators you are working with.

USB External Drive

Depending on the size of your files, working with cloud storage can be cumbersome.  You can also purchase a small USB external drive to save photos and project files between computers without having to worry about the speed of your internet when working.

Organization

Staying organized is essential as you collect and create various assets for your project.  Organizing and naming all your files will help make collaborating smoother.  Above is an example of how you can stay organized during this process.

Backup

Always backup your media and project files in at least two locations!  It’s important to always back-up your media and project files in case your computer crashes or hard drive malfunction. All machines in the DDS are wiped weekly.

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Editing images

	Double click the image you wish to edit.  This will expand your image to full size.  You can also use the buttons at the bottom of the interface to adjust the size of your images.
	Click the "Edit" button on the top right of the interface. This will hide the organizational window on the left.
	Click the "Auto" button in the Edit section to try the adjustment Lightroom automatically makes based on your image.  Lightroom will adjust both Light and Color values in your image.  If you don't like these adjustments you can reset them by click the "Auto" button again.
	If starting from scratch, start with adjustments to the Light section as contrast and brightness can impact how intense a color appears. Make adjustments to expand the shadows and highlights of your image.  Be careful not to adjust the highlights or blacks too high or too low so as to loose detail.
	To make adjustments to the overall color of the image, use the sliders in the Color section.  Select the "Auto" dropdown to try the adjustment Lightroom makes based on your image.  If you don't like these adjustments you can reset them by selecting "As Shot" from the dropdown menu.  Note: If you are working with RAW images you will have more options to choose from.
	You can also use the color picker tool to select an area in the image that is either neutral white, grey or black.  Lightroom will then make automatic adjustments based on your selection.
	The "Saturation" slider will add intensity and vibrancy to your colors.
	To reset either the Light or Color sections hold opt (Mac) + click on the section and press RESET.
	You can compare your edited image with the original by selecting the "Show Original" button on the bottom right.

Saving

To share your photo, click the Share button on the top right of the interface.  Select the format you would like to save in and choose the location where the file will save. JPEG - these files are easy to share, look good but are compressed Original - this will save the photo as the original file type along with the settings you adjusted.