I'm trying to batch rename files from a wedding in which multiple cameras were used. The cameras were synced by time before the job started. Is there a way to sort the files by date created first and then once they are re named, assign a serial number? I basically want the images in time-order starting from the beginning of the wedding to the end. I did try to rename them but they came out incorrect order. I'm using PS7 in case it matters.
Thanks in advance
Eric
#1
This is for Photoshop CS, but I'm 99% sure it applies in 7 as well.
* Place all your files in the same folder, no matter which camera took the photos. You may have to rename images so you don't overwrite ones with the same name.
* Open the File Browser in Photoshop. You can go to "Window->File Browser" to get to it.
* Navigate to the folder you stored the images in.
* In the file browser, you should be able to go to "Sort->Date Created", and then do a "Automate->Batch Rename".
The step that might not work in 7 is step 4. I think it should. If it doesn't, you can always download the trial of CS, and try it out!
#2
Or if you are using Win XP, you can do it in Win Explorer.
#3