Apple.com Article > Rename, Convert, and Caption Images

For photographers, organizing and maintaining thousands of images can be quite a task. However, Automator can provide some relief. Use Automator to batch rename your digital images, convert them from one format to another, add copyright information, and more! Create a customized image workflow that’s right for you.

The following steps will walk you through the process of creating an Automator workflow that will run when image files are added into an input folder. This workflow will rename the images sequentially, along with the current date, convert them to TIFF format, and add copyright information using Photoshop. [Read more...] (pdf)

Apple.com Article > Backup Current Week’s Files

Backup should be a part of every Mac users’ workflow. However, a lot of the time, regular backups are not being performed. Automator is here to help. Using Automator actions that are built right into Mac OS X, anyone can now create a workflow to back up their modified files on a regular basis.

The following steps will walk you through the process of creating an Automator workflow that will run every week, and will back up to CD or DVD any items in your Documents folder that have been modified during the current week. [Read more...] (pdf)

Apple.com Article > Workflow Automation in Mac OS X

Efficiency is something that many people strive for in their daily routines. Yet, in the digital world, workflows are not always as efficient as they could or should be. Often, workflows involve countless time consuming and repetitive tasks that take time away from other important things.
Digital photography is one realm in which lengthy processes and repetition are becoming increasingly clear. With thousands of images to manage, convert, color correct, and more, efficiency has become a valuable commodity. [Read more...] (pdf)