Adobe Creative Cloud All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Chapter 3

Using Automation Tools in Adobe Bridge

IN THIS CHAPTER

Getting files from your camera

Batch renaming your files

Importing files as layers

You have already discovered how Adobe Bridge can save you time by helping you organize and more easily find your images. In this chapter, you find out how to use automated features that cut out redundant tasks and save even more time.

Getting Files from Your Camera

With the Get Photos from Camera feature, you can connect your camera, card reader, or mobile device to the computer using a supported cable. If you want to give this feature a try, follow these steps:

1. Simply attach your phone via USB, insert a card into your card reader, or connect your camera via cable.
2. Launch Bridge.
3. Click the Get Photos from Camera button. The Adobe Bridge CC – Photo Downloader dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 3-1.

4. Click open the Get Photos From drop-down menu and select your device.

   Note: If Bridge does not recognize your device, make sure that you have the latest version installed by launching your Creative Cloud App. Look in the Apps section ...