In this walkthrough, we will cover:

• Launching a Workspace
• Exiting a Workspace
• Fast RAW Preview
• Star Rating System
• EXIF Keywording
• Batch Rating + Keywording
• Finalizing Ratings and Keywords for Export
  
• Exporting from a Workspace
• 3rd Party App Integrations: Adobe Lightroom CC, Affinity Photo, Snapseed

Launching a Workspace

To preview images, utilize star ratings or keywords you will need to launch a Workspace.  The Selects app uses Photo Mechanic’s powerful image review technology to give you the fastest review experience possible.

1. Tap the Select button and choose the files you wish to move into the workspace.
2. Once your files are selected, tap the Open Workspace button.
3. Your workspace will begin to generate.
4. Once loaded, your workspace will launch with a thumbnail grid of your files.

To import additional images you will need to create a new Workspace.

Exiting a Workspace

To exit a workspace, tap the Exit button at the top left of the workspace screen

Fast RAW Preview

Under the hood, the Selects App is powered by Photo Mechanic’s technology to quickly render your raw images.

1. To preview an image, tap its thumbnail.
2. The image will open up in a new preview screen.

Once you’ve entered the image preview screen, you can rapidly move through previewing your images by tapping the left and right sides of the screen.

Star Rating System

A Star Rating System allows you to review, rate and organize your photos before passing them into an editor such as Adobe Lightroom. You have the option to embed your star ratings directly into your existing files, or you can save your work into duplicate files to leave your original set untouched. Both options allow for culling preservation amongst software platforms that support a star rating system.

1. To rate an image, open up an image preview in your workspace.
2. On the bottom of the screen tap the star rating you wish to apply to the image.

To remove a rating, tap the current applied rating.

EXIF Keywording

Keywording is a great way to add additional info to your images for searching, filtering and general organization. The Selects app provides the ability to add keywords to your images that will carry across industry-standard programs.

1. To add a keyword to an image, open up an image preview in your workspace.  On the bottom of the screen tap the tag icon.
2. Type the keyword you wish to add to the image and press Add. Continue this until you have successfully added each keyword.
3. To exit out of the popup, press the X button on the right.

To remove a keyword, press the X next to the keyword you'd like to remove.

Batch Rating and Keywording

It is easy to rate or keyword multiple images with the same information.

1. From the main workspace screen, press the Select button.
2. Select the images you wish to keyword and press Rating or Keywords from the bottom menu.
3. Select the rating or add the keyword you wish to apply to the selected images and press Apply.

Finalizing Ratings and Keywords for Export

Once you’ve added your Star Ratings and Keywords to the images in your Workspace, you’ll notice the Pending Metadata Actions notification at the top of the Workspace grid.  This indicates that your Star Ratings and Keywords need to be saved, either to a duplicate copy of the existing files or to the existing files.

To save your Star Ratings and Keywords to a duplicate copy of all of your files:

1. Tap the Save All button.
2. Choose Apply to Duplicate.
3. Then, select a destination for your duplicate files.

Once processed, you’ll be reverted back to your Workspace.

To save your Star Ratings and Keywords to your existing files:

1. Tap the Save All button.
2. Choose Apply to Existing.

Once processed, your images will now be available in your current Workspace with your updated data.

 

Exporting from a Workspace

If you choose to save your Star Ratings to your existing files, you’ll have the option to Sort by Rating in your Workspace.  This can be helpful if you wish to export certain ratings for import into your favorite editing apps.

To do this:

1. Tap Sort by 
2. And select Rating from the menu.

To select a specific set of files for export:

1. Tap Select
2. Then select All on the group of files you wish to export.
3. Choose Export from the menu.
4. Then select a destination for your export.

Once processed, you’ll be reverted back to your Workspace.

3rd Party App Integrations

If you wish to edit your photos, we highly recommend leveraging one of our third-party app integrations. GNARBOX quickly connects you to mobile editing apps such as Affinity Photo, Adobe Lightroom CC (Mobile), and Snapseed. There’s no need to transfer the files to your mobile device. Simply open your files in the app of your choice directly from the GNARBOX to continue your workflow.

Check out our integration walkthroughs here.

 

Technical Support

Need assistance? We’re here for you! Browse our walkthroughs for full tutorials and troubleshooting tips. If you’d like one-on-one assistance, you can always email us at support@gnarbox.com or use our live chat in the bottom right!

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