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Adding Metadata to Photos During Import
You can add metadata to your photos as they are imported into Aperture. Adding metadata
during the import process helps you keep track of your photos and quickly locate them using
the Smart Settings HUD and Filter HUD. For example, you can add IPTC keywords and other
metadata to the photos.
To add metadata to photos as they’re imported
1 In the Import browser, choose Metadata Presets from the Import Settings pop-up menu.
The Metadata Presets controls appear in the Import browser.
2 Do one of the following:
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To show the metadata elds for a metadata preset: Choose a metadata preset from the Metadata
pop-up menu.
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If you don’t want to modify the metadata of the les during import: Choose None from the
Metadata pop-up menu.
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To create a new metadata preset: Choose Edit from the Metadata pop-up menu, then create a
new metadata preset using the Metadata dialog.
For more information, see Creating Metadata Presets on page 191.
When you choose a metadata preset, Aperture displays the metadata elds for that preset. You
can enter the metadata you want in the elds.
3 Do one of the following:
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To add metadata to the photo while maintaining any associated metadata: Click Append.
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To add metadata and overwrite any associated metadata: Click Replace.
When you choose a metadata preset, Aperture displays the list of metadata elds and metadata
for that preset. You can edit the metadata preset to store any metadata that you want to apply
frequently to your photos using the Info inspector. For more information, see Creating Metadata
Presets on page 191.