1. Embedding Metadata in Image Files: Adobe Bridge Julia Simic University of Oregon VRC 2006 Adobe Bridge CS2 1.0.4.6

2. Adobe Bridge is software bundled in Adobe Creative Suite 2. It allows, among other things, the embedding of user-specified metadata in image files. Metadata and Keywords window Browsing window Favorites and Folders window Preview window

3. from Photoshop, choose File > Browse Accessing Bridge Using the Browsing window or the Folders and Favorites window, find the directory where your images are stored Click on the Bridge icon or

4. Setting Preferences The type and amount of metadata saved for each image can be specified in the Preferences. Go to Bridge > Perferences. Click Metadata in the list on the left. Place a checkmark beside the Supports XMP box. The Preferences will remain the next time you open Bridge, but it’s a good idea to check. Click OK

5. Entering Data Clicking on an image in the Browsing window will bring up the Information embedded in that image in the Metadata window. Information can be appended simply by entering it field by field. If you try to select another image or move to the Keywords tab, a dialog box will open asking if you want to apply your changes. Click Apply. You can also apply your changes by clicking on the checkmark at the lower right of the Metadata tab.

6. Keywords Keywords can be assigned under the Keywords tab. Click on the arrow at the top right and select New Keyword Set. Name the set and hit the return key. To add keywords to the new set, again click the arrow at the top right and select New Keyword. Type the new keyword and hit the return key. Assign the keyword by clicking the checkbox to the left of the word. Keywords can be moved from set to set by clicking and dragging them up and down the list. The Keywords will now appear in the Keywords field of the Metadata tab.