In this article, I wanted to talk about sorting images using multiple CF cards during events. This type of sorting technique is extremely useful for team and group events. With the prices of CF and SD memory dropping each year, it is now easier and more affordable to buy multiple memory cards, properly label them and associate each card to a specific team, location or whatever type of organization level you wish to create.
Doing this can save you time and stress of trying to organize all of your images; especially if you try to organize all of your images taken on one large card at the end of the day.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind
You don’t need a large inventory of cards
If you’re shooting a large team event you don’t need to physically have one memory card per team. With proper prep time before your event; you can easily label your cards and manage your day’s events by knowing when and where teams play.
Keep a good ratio of shooting and dumping on your computer
It is sometimes difficult to know ahead of time when you can run by your computer and dump your images. But keeping a good flow between taking images and dumping them on your computer will make sure that you always have a fresh batch of images available for your customers to view. This is also another good reason for shooting with multiple CF cards.
Keep it simple
Trying to over-organize your images can become a burden. When preparing for an event, try to find a good balance. Sorting too narrowly will take up too much of your time. Not sorting images, will make it too difficult for your customers to view their pictures.
Usually a double sort is a very simple, yet efficient way of organizing your images.
Try to combine two types of sorting information such as:
- Team Name + Age Group
- Game # + Field / Location of Game
- Team Name + Day of Game (for weekend tournament)
Double sorting makes it easy to sort using memory cards and provides your customers with that extra information to make their viewing experience much quicker and more enjoyable.
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