There are three ways to start a culling project:
- By clicking the plus button in the Culling Projects tab. You can then select folders or collections to include in the project.
- By right-clicking on an existing folder in Excire Foto and selecting "Start culling project for folder(s)."
- By enabling the "Start culling project" option when using the "Copy and Add" function.
Before starting the culling project, you must select a culling profile to apply. Once selected, click "Start" to create the project and initiate the automatic grouping and selection process based on the profile's settings.
When you start a culling project using the plus button, the photos will be organized into groups according to the selected culling profile.
Within the project, groups can be merged or removed as needed. Similarly, individual photos can be removed from groups if they are not relevant.
Culling Process
Choosing the best photos is a personal process, and the grouping feature helps maintain a structured approach.
You can navigate between groups using the navigation buttons above the image display or the corresponding keyboard shortcuts.
Using the marking tool, you can highlight accepted and rejected photos. Accepted photos are outlined in green, while rejected photos are outlined in red.
Advanced Sorting Options
To help identify the best photos, advanced sorting criteria can be applied within the culling project. By selecting "Additional Attributes" in the sort menu, you can enable criteria such as Aesthetics, Sharpness, Face sharpness, Eye sharpness, Eyes open, and Smile.
Completing the Culling Project
Any flags, star ratings, or color labels assigned during the culling project will remain after the project is completed. This allows you to easily find your selected photos within the folder or prepare them for editing in another application.
Additionally, selected photos can be converted into a new collection or added to an existing one by right-clicking on the "Selection" folder.
Once the culling project is no longer needed, it can be removed from the list by right-clicking and selecting the appropriate option.