Comments on: Use Your iPhoto Library In Adobe Bridge

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:59:15 +0000

I got the folders to appear in Bridge, but when I upload new photos to iPhoto the pictures do not automatically show up in the Alias folders. Am I doing something wrong? I followed your directions exactly…I think.

By: Mason Sklut

Mason Sklut — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:25:10 +0000

Bina,

This is due to the way that Bridge works… When you make changes, it only shows those changes within Bridge. You must export from Bridge (File > Export to > Hard Drive).

Best,
Mason

By: Mason Sklut

Mason Sklut — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:25:15 +0000

James,

Unfortunately, the iPhoto file structure has changed in the most recent version and doesn’t allow users to have permission to view Masters or Previews in Finder.

Best,
Mason

By: Mason Sklut

Mason Sklut — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:24:52 +0000

Rob,

Unfortunately, the iPhoto file structure has changed in the most recent version and doesn’t allow users to have permission to view Masters or Previews in Finder.

Best,
Mason

By: Mason Sklut

Mason Sklut — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:23:16 +0000

Kari,

You are quite welcome! I’m glad you have found my website useful.

Thanks,
Mason

By: Mason Sklut

Mason Sklut — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:21:36 +0000

Siska,

The best way to implement iPhoto in this workflow would be a “photo viewer.” To do this, go to iPhoto > Preferences. Click on the Advanced icon, and make sure to uncheck “Copy items to the iPhoto Library.” This will essentially allow you to use iPhoto to view and catalog your photos into albums without creating another photo library. When you want to add pictures to iPhoto from Bridge after you make edits, just drag them into iPhoto.

Best,
Mason

By: Mason Sklut

Mason Sklut — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:18:40 +0000

Anne,

Yes, I would try to move these alias folders if you aren’t able to create new ones.

Best,
Mason

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:32:07 +0000

Hi Mason
I’m dying to use your instructions to end my misery with the Bridge/iPhoto problem but —when I open the Package Contents in the iPhoto Library File I can see the two files Masters and Previews and also two alias files named Modified and Originals. I don’t know when or how the aliases got there and they do refer back to the Masters and Previews folders. Could I just move theses aliases, as the option isn’t there to create new ones?
Although I do like iPhoto I think I might just use Bridge if, and when, I get this sorted.
Hope you can help, thanks in advance.
Anne

By: Siska

Siska — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:26:35 +0000

Hi Mason,

At the moment I’m organising my photos in iPhoto and like to make the iPhoto albums. Recently I bought Adobe Photoshop CS5 and I’d like to edit my photos in Bridge/Camera Raw and Photoshop, but still like to make the iPhoto photo albums with the edited photos. Would that be possible and if yes, how should my work flow be?
Hopefully you can help me out, I’m confused. Thanks!

By: Kari Quaas

Kari Quaas — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:03:42 +0000

Thank you! I was scared when I copied my files and they were only showing as JPEGs. Now I have the RAW files and can work my magic. Thanks so much for the tips.