When a few months ago I decided to buy a NAS, my plan was to use it as a dumb storage device that makes it easier to access my files and keep them safe. Gradually, though, I found myself using…
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Use digiKam with a NAS and MariaDB
Got a NAS? Still store your photo library and digiKam databases on a local machine? It’s time to take your digiKam setup to the next level by moving your photo library to the NAS and switching to the MariaDB (or…
digiKam Recipes 18.10.15 Released
It’s time for another digiKam Recipes update. The most visible change in this update is the new book cover. All screenshots were also updated to reflect changes in the current version of digiKam.
Add Bash Shell Scripts to the Import Module in digiKam
The default functionality of the Import module in digiKam can be extended by linking a Bash shell script to the import operation. This way, you can perform a wide range of actions on the imported files: from manipulating them using…
Notes on Nokia 6: Solid Device for Price-Conscious Android Photographers
While Google Pixel 2 and Samsung Galaxy $NUMBER are equipped with the best cameras, their sky-high prices can be hard to stomach. Fortunately, there are alternatives for those of us who don’t want to upset their wallets. Nokia 6 (TA-1021)…
digiKam Recipes 18-01-25 Released
After a somewhat prolonged hiatus (my move from Denmark to Germany and full-time job at SUSE Linux GmbH had something to do with this), a new revision of the digiKam Recipes book is ready for your reading pleasure.
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Compare Photos with ImageMagick and a KDE Service Menu Action
Need to compare two photos side-by-side? Using the convert tool, you can quickly stitch two or more photos together and compare the result in any image viewer: The example command above stitches photo1.jpg and photo2.jpg from left to right (i.e.…
Tagged with: bash, imagemagick, shell-scripting
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Posted in Open Source, Photography, Scribbles, Software
Made in Japan: A Brief History of the Japanese Photographic Industry
To practice German, I translate photography-related articles and technical texts. The following is an adapted translation of an article published in the FOTOHITS Special supplement to issue 5/2017 of the magazine. The Japanese optical and photographic industry has a long…
Apply Multiple Hald CLUT Presets in a Single Action with a Bash Shell Script
Hald CLUT files offer a straightforward way to apply color corrections to an image (read the Linux Photography book to learn more about Hald CLUT and its usage). Install ImageMagick on your system, and you can easily apply a Hald…
Tagged with: bash, hald-clut, shell-scripting
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Posted in Open Source, Photography, Scribbles, Software
Add Captions with Basic EXIF Data to Photos using ImageMagick
The ability to quickly add a caption containing basic EXIF info (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc.) to a photo can come in useful in many situations. And a simple Bash shell script can help you with that.
Recipes for automated and streamlined photographic workflow on Linux
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Practical advice for nighttime photography
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