Script not working - Set Filename to Metadata

[hshull]

So I just found John Beardworth's script for setting the filename to the metadata in Bridge through some of my fellow D65 graduates. It is the script located under "Bridge" on the bottom right of the page at this link - http://www.beardsworth.co.uk/iview.php.

I downloaded the file.

I removed the .txt extension.

I installed the .jsx file into the proper folder in Bridge. All went well so far.

I decided to test the script out in Bridge on a folder holding three images. So I highlighted all three images and clicked on "tools." Under "batch rename" there was an option called "filename to metadata" with a flyout arrow. I opened the flyout menu and have tried all six options, but none of them do anything at all.

The three trial files were .TIFs from my 1Ds so I decided to try it on a folder with 6 jpegs. Still nothing.

What am I doing wrong?

Also does this script work in photoshop CS2? What about PS 7.0? Any primers on how to load the scripts into these versions of PS and to then make them work?

This looks to be a great feature that I really want to incorporate into my workflow.

Thanks - Harrison Shull

[peterkrogh]

Harrison,
Did you try the one linked here:
http://damuseful.com/pages/PimpMyBridge.html
I don't know how different the two scripts are.
Peter

[hshull]

peter-

   When I was given the info on a script to get the filename placed in the metadata under document title, I was given two links. The first first was the one that I listed above and the second was the one that you listed. I was told that the first might be better because it just put the filename into the metadata while the one that you suggest, puts the filename AND the extension into document title. I don't want the extension in there.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks - Harrison 

[Bill_Green]

Hi Peter,

I'm the guilty party. The reason I suggested John's script is there is an option to put the title only in the IPTC field without the extension. The thought is to run the script at the raw or DNG stage (Leica's shoot DNG, so for me it is one and the same, not sure how Harrison works) and then run necessary actions to generate the required derivative files for various stock agencies or clients. I don't want a jpeg to have an IPTC file that says client_date_project.cr2.

Bill

[peterkrogh]

Well, you colud look at it two ways.  The first, how i look at it, is that the root name is what is important, so I don't mind having the extension.

You might also want to know a bit more about the source data, and this information might come in handy.

Of course, the file extension might also get i the way, if, say, you were using the title as script source for renaming.

I suggest giving it a try, since it might give a clue as to where the problems lie.
Peter

[hshull]

Peter-

    The script that you suggest works fine - albeit slowly. It does place the extension in the filename and I would really rather not have it in there. So we know that one works and the other, so there must be something in the "guts" of the Beardsworth script that is wrong. I'll keep poking around to see if I can identify anything and hopefully some resolution will be found.

Thanks - Harrison

[Bill_Green]

Harrison, I use John's script on a Mac running CS2, I have not tried it on CS3. Perhaps it is a PC issue?

Keep in mind that Bridge and Photoshop are two separate programs, so they can be processing in tandem without stepping on each other. Generally I will grab about 100 pictures and open them in ACR, edit them and go back to Bridge. Then I will open the next group of 100 in ACR, go back to Bridge and run the script on the previous 100. 100 images is what works for me time-wise (i.e. it takes me and my computer about the same amount of time) and it keeps the process moving along well. This seems to be more productive than running the script when you are putting in metadata or keywords because there is no forced down time while the computer is working. That said, if you are only processing a few images (say less than 150) it doesn't really matter.

Bill

[hshull]

Peter-

   The script works fine now. Not sure what was the issue. It is strange that when you start the script there is no indication that it is running and then after awhile (long even for small nubmer of images) a dialog pops up to tell you that it is done.

    Is there a way to use this script in CS2 or is it Bridge only.

    And on another topic but still script related... do you still provide any support for your metaframer script. I am trying to make it work and am having trouble.

Harrison

[peterkrogh]

Harrison,
The Metaframer has been replaced by the much more capable CaptionMaker.  Go to www.russellbrown.com and get it as part of Dr. Brown's Services.  Other cool stuff in there as well.
Peter