Workflow question SSD -> Photos

[Nicholas]

I’m thinking about storing my RAW files on an SSD attached to my MacBook. Editing the files and then loading the 4 and 5 star images to the Photos app.

I assume the steps are: –

1) Rate/edit RAW files in File System Window
2) Use the Quick Filter to select 4 and 5 star images
3) Right click and Export. Select “Save new images to the Photo Library.”

Does these options make sense –

Format = HEIF-10; Output Size = Full Size; Quality = Lossless; Name Format = Original Name + Suffix; Suffix= _NitroEdit

Not sure about Color Profile – leave as sRGB?

Thanks!
Nicholas

[Nik Bhatt]

Well, it depends on what you are trying to achieve. You can export the originals + the ratings and edits to Photos, which allows you to continue editing and maintain full resolution. Or you can have Nitro generate a new file as you describe. But that will “burn in” the edits.

If your goal is to make a rendered image for Photos, then HEIF-10 is fine. If your original is RAW (as you state), then I would recommend a wide gamut color space, like Display P3 because 10-bit HEIF is fine for that (8-bit is not).

[Nicholas]

I want to have my RAWs on my SSD and have them backed up to the cloud via Backblaze. Then share the best photos via the Photos app and a Shared Album my wife and I use.
I have 30,000 RAW files and don’t want to buy a lot of cloud space from Apple to store.

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