Effectively organizing photos in Capture One Pro

The organization of your photos is a crucial aspect of keeping an overview in the extensive catalog of digital image processing. In this tutorial, we will learn how to strategically organize and rate your images in Capture One Pro. Whether you want to set color labels, assign ratings, or create various albums – you will see that the software provides you with numerous tools to efficiently manage your photos.

Main insights

• Photos can be rated with stars and marked with color labels.
• The number of images can be rated simultaneously.
• Smart albums help quickly find the best images.
• The filter makes it easier to display specific photos.

Step-by-step guide

1. Overview of the image browser

To optimally organize your images in Capture One Pro, start in the image browser, where all the photos in your catalog are displayed. You can use the folder structure on the left side to navigate directly to the images according to their folders. Note that no images have been rated or marked so far.

2. Select and rate images

Select an image that you want to rate. At the bottom of the image, you will find the option for a rating. Here you can add a color label or assign stars to the image. For example: If you like an image, you can mark it green by clicking on the corresponding square.

3. Use color labels

Using color labels is an effective way to quickly distinguish between images. You can use colors like red for rejection and green for acceptance. When you mark an image this way, the color label becomes visible in the image browser.

4. Rate with stars

To assign a rating, click on the stars displayed below the image. The assignment is done simply by clicking, and you can also adjust the rating by holding down the mouse button and dragging the mouse left or right to add or remove stars.

5. Use shortcuts

A faster way to rate and mark images is to use keyboard shortcuts. For example, the “Minus” key stands for red and the “Plus” key stands for green. To assign a rating, simply press the numbers from 1 to 5 for the star rating. If you didn't like an image, press “0” to delete the rating.

6. Rate multiple images at the same time

You can rate multiple images at the same time, which saves time. Hold down the Shift key while clicking the first and last image to select all images in between. Enable the option for simultaneous ratings to rate all selected images at the same time.

7. Create smart albums

To quickly find your best images, create a smart album. Click the plus icon in the “Library” area and select “Smart Album.” Define criteria such as the rating (e.g., more than three stars), and the desired images will be displayed in the new album.

8. Use filters

In the image browser, you can activate filters to display specific images. For example, select the rating “4 stars” to see only the corresponding images. Hold down the control key to apply multiple filters at the same time.

Summary – Effectively organize photos in Capture One Pro

With Capture One Pro, you can efficiently organize and rate your photos. By using ratings, color labels, smart albums, and filters, you have all the tools at hand to create a structured and clear catalog of your photos.