Uploading Photos

HOW TO UPLOAD PHOTOS

Create a folder in your Google Drive titled "Photos"

If you are using an iMac, you can also put your folder on the desktop for easy access.

BEFORE WE GET STARTED

STEP 1

Import photos from SD card to computer

• Plug the SD card into the computer using the SD card reader.

• Once plugged in, it will show up on the desktop as "EOS_Digital"

• Open the SD card to view your photos

• Click and drag your photos into your "Photos" folder
  

EJECT the SD card from the computer.

Use the eject button EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

WHEN THE TRANSFER IS COMPLETE

Format the SD card

Get the SD card ready for the next use by formatting the card and deleting all of the photos.

Turn in the SD card reader and other equipment when finished.

Why do we format?
To stay organized, prevent confusion, and be prepared.

Multiple Choice

After you plug in the card reader, where are the photos located?

• Google Drive

• Yearbook Server

• EOS_Digital

• Photos

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After you copy the photos from the SD card to your "Photos" folder and the transfer is complete, be sure you

the card reader before unplugging it.

Multiple Choice

Finally, after transferring everything to your "Photos" folder and then correctly ejecting the card reader from the computer, don't forget this last step...

• Deleting photos from the SD card one by one

• Format the SD card

• Turn in equipment right away

Step 2

Rename photos

• Select (highlight) all of the photos that you just imported

• Hold "control" on the keyboard and click one of the photos

• From the menu, select "Rename"

• Follow the format on the next slide to rename your photos.
  

EventName_EventDate_EventDetails_PhotographerName

Example:

VarsityFootball_09_24_vsForney_JouseAguirre

1. In the box on the left labeled "Find" you will type in "IMG_"

   
   

2. In the box on the right labeled "Replace with" you will use the format to enter the new file name.

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Here's how to do it...

​When finished, it should look like this:

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Based on what we just learned, what is the correct way to rename this file "IMG_6723.jpg"?

The photos are from the Varsity Football game on September 22 against North Mesquite, and the photographer is Jose Aguirre.

Yearbook Server

Now that your photos are properly named and organized, you can put them into the appropriate folders in the Yearbook server.
Let's review...

At the top of the screen, click "Go" and then select "Connect to server" at the bottom of the dropdown menu.

Press "Go"

Open the finder App from the dock at the bottom of the screen.

Open Finder

Accessing the server (iMac only)

Type this into the box and then click "Connect"

smb://xsan-host-01/


*keep using the same computer and it will remember this for you*

Select JRN-WMHS-YEARBOOK
and enter your login credentials to access the yearbook server

JRN-WMHS-YEARBOOK

Navigate to the 2023-2024 photo folders inside the server.

Yearbook 23-24

Add your photos to the server by creating a folder for the event that you covered.
Simply find the appropriate category and create a new folder.

Create a folder

This cannot be overstated.

Always rename your photos.
Place into the correct folders.
Ask for help when needed!

Keep it organized

DO NOT put every single photo into the server.
Review. your photos and only put 3-5 star photos in the server.

Review your photos

LAST but not LEAST

Multiple Choice

Does every photo have to be renamed?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Do you add all of the photos you took to the server?

• Yes. Every single photo should be put into the server, regardless of how good it is.

• No, you should review your photos and only add the 3-5 star photos.

• No, only 5 star photos should be added.

• Yes. Rename and add all photos to any folder in the server.

Multiple Choice

Where do you put your photos in the server?

• Anywhere, just drop them in.

• Sports photos go in the sports folder. It doesn't matter where.

• Create a new folder in the correct section, titled with the event and your name.

• Add them to a folder with somebody else's name.