Digital Workflow
5.03 Non-Destructive Editing Systems: XMP Sidecar and Version Control
Analysis of non-destructive editing workflows using XMP sidecars, database systems, and version control solutions for large RAW libraries.
by Daoming
June 25, 2024
Non-Destructive Editing Systems: XMP Sidecar and Version Control
Content to be added - This article will examine non-destructive editing and version control systems.
Article Outline
1. Non-Destructive Editing Principles
- XMP sidecar file structure
- Database vs sidecar approaches
- Edit history preservation
- Metadata standardization
- Interoperability considerations
2. Software Implementation Analysis
- Lightroom Classic catalog system
- Capture One session management
- PhotoLab database structure
- Bridge and Camera Raw integration
- Third-party XMP compatibility
3. Version Control Systems
- Git-annex for large file management
- DVC (Data Version Control) implementation
- Backup and synchronization strategies
- Collaborative editing workflows
- Conflict resolution procedures
4. Large Library Management
- Database optimization techniques
- Preview generation strategies
- Network storage considerations
- Performance monitoring
- Scaling considerations
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