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Subject:   File name vs. description
Date:   2004-01-14 10:25:36
From:   anonymous2
Great article, but I think you're mixing up one thing. I don't ever change the name of a file (IMG_0032.jpg, for example). What I'd like to do, however, is have a meaningful description for that file ("Patti and Joe at Bell Rock in Sedona").


Apple could use the Comments section for this, or they could add an additional field for it. It's this *description* that should show up when you export to .Mac's web pages, for example. In iPhoto 2, at least, it's the filename/Title that gets exported to the web page.
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  • Derrick Story photo File name vs. description
    2004-01-14 11:02:34  Derrick Story | O'Reilly AuthorO'Reilly Blogger [View]

    Well, I think it's more of a difference in workflow style than a mixup. This is a beautiful thing about digital photography -- all the various approaches it accommodates.

    As for the comments field in iPhoto... I use this function a lot. When I build web pages I can include the text in the comments field automatically with the image on the web page, as well as when sending pictures as email attachments.

    But I think your suggestion also implies a more robust use of this data, which I'm all for.
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