What's new in 8.5?
Presets Palette
Save collections of metadata as a pre-set. Then, using the Presets Palette, quickly apply this to an entire selection of assets. Use this to drive processes and automate workflows.
Default Field Values
Set field values up front and save data-entry. These values will be automatically applied to all assets as they enter Portfolio to ensure they start out the way you want. Use Default Field Values to make sure every asset is appropriately credited, initiate processes, or apply important metadata that needs to be associated with all your assets.
Catalog Types
Select a Catalog Type to get up and running in an instant. Each new Catalog Type is designed for a specific usage, including search and metadata settings that are tuned to your needs. From simple cataloging of PDF files to sophisticated Project Sync workflows, Catalog Types will have you set up and running in no time. Export your existing structure and settings and use it in multiple catalogs.
Enhanced Digital Camera Support
Portfolio supports the most current, professional-level digital cameras, such as the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III. This upgrade adds support for Raw file formats from an expanded list of cameras, including the Nikon D3, Olympus E-410, Olympus E-510, Olympus SP550Uz, Fuji S5 Pro and Panasonic Fz8.
View a complete list of cameras supported.
Enhanced PDF and EPS Support
Portfolio 8.5 quickly generates high-quality thumbnails and previews from PDF and EPS documents, making it an ideal solution in PDF workflows. You can also view complex, multi-page PDF documents from within Portfolio on both Macs and Windows platforms.
View a complete list of file formats supported.
Scratchpad Galleries
Scratchpad galleries are temporary
baskets used for sorting, editing and merging files from multiple galleries
or searches into a single gallery. These can be used for printing, collecting
or publishing.
SmartGalleries
Galleries (or subsets) in Portfolio can be set to automatically find any cataloged
file that meets your pre-determined criteria. This ensures that your galleries
are always updated without you having to lift a finger.
Express Palette™
This floating palette makes the contents of your Portfolio catalogs instantly
available within any application, at any time, via a global keyboard shortcut.
Find, copy, open and use any file you’ve cataloged — without even
launching and opening Portfolio. The palette displays thumbnails of each item
in your catalog and its filename.
Read the Express Palette guide for details (456 KB)
Wide Range of File Format Support
Portfolio is capable of cataloging any digital file. It also has the ability
to generate and extract thumbnails, display screen previews and extract metadata
from most standard graphic and video formats.
View a current list of supported file formats.
One-Click CD Publishing & Archiving
- Collect files, create a catalog, add a copy of Portfolio Browser and burn
a CD/DVD in one step.
- Collect original images or low-res JPEG previews for distribution.
- Automatically change paths of cataloged files to a destination disk,
allowing you to move content offline without having to manually relink files.
Built-in Image Conversion
Save time by converting cataloged images (individually or as a batch) to JPEG,
TIFF, VFZ or PFZ format within Portfolio. Define resolution, size and color
mode.
Roundtrip Metadata
Write Portfolio metadata (keywords, descriptions, custom field content, etc.)
back into your image files from within Adobe Bridge®, so the information travels with your files, independently
of Portfolio. Includes EXIF, IPTC and XMP.
Saved Cataloging Options
Create multiple, automated workflows that do all the work of cataloging, keywording,
renaming, even archiving for you. You can also save your cataloging option
presets, so they can be used again at any time.
Full-Screen Previews
Create low-res JPEG previews up to 2,000 pixels in size and instantly view
your files full-screen, no matter where they are stored.
Email or Burn Low-Res Previews
Portfolio makes it easy to email proofs to clients, partners and others by
generating low-res JPEG previews and allowing you to email them directly within
Portfolio. Also burn JPEG previews to a CD/DVD.
Custom Views
Create professional custom views of your images with a rich variety of formatting
options.
Contact Sheet Printing
Print customized contact sheets quickly and easily. Simply choose the number
of images per page and Portfolio will size and arrange the images in a grid,
ready for print.
Web Page Creation Wizard
Portfolio dramatically simplifies the process of generating high-quality web
content — even if you don't know HTML. For more robust web-publishing
capabilities (including the ability to offer multiple concurrent connections).
Customizable Toolbar
Create a customized workspace by adding or removing buttons from the toolbar,
placing frequently used commands right where you need them.
Ready-to-Use EXIF Support
View or search EXIF data from digital cameras. Portfolio can extract the data
by default, without set-up or configuration.
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What's new in 8.5?
Portfolio Project Sync for Adobe® CS3®
Created for Adobe CS3-based workgroups, Portfolio Project Sync brings together the power of Portfolio Server with the convenience of the Creative Suite environment. Enhance your workflow by managing all the data pertaining to your files within Adobe Bridge's interface. It provides seamless integration between Portfolio Server and Adobe CS3, enabling powerful searching, archiving and automated Web delivery from within creative applications. Project Sync ties transparently into Portfolio Server, providing real-time access to assets for everyone who needs it—when, where and how they need it.
Learn more about Portfolio Project Sync for Adobe CS3
Default Field Values
Set field values up front and save data-entry. These values will be automatically applied to all assets as they enter Portfolio to ensure they start out the way you want. Use Default Field Values to make sure every asset is appropriately credited, initiate processes, or apply important metadata that needs to be associated with all your assets.
Improved AutoSync Performance
At the core of Portfolio Server is AutoSync, the engine that keeps assets and data synchronized. This powerful server capability now includes greater administrative control over catalogs, support for a wider array of file formats and automatically generates previews for all supported file formats with no additional configuration.
Expanded SQL Database Support
Portfolio Server SQL Connect now integrates with the latest-generation of the industry standard databases you utilize, including MySQL 5.0, Oracle 10gR2 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005. Each of these databases also supports the new Catalog Types feature (above) making setup a snap.
Enhanced PDF and EPS Support
Portfolio 8.5 quickly generates high-quality thumbnails and previews from PDF and EPS documents, making it an ideal solution in PDF workflows. You can also view complex, multi-page PDF documents from within Portfolio on both Macs and Windows platforms.
View a complete list of file formats supported.
FolderSync Presets
FolderSync lets you decide how you want
it to work: Set a sync schedule or choose to autosync instead, and opt to
“ignore” certain items when synchronizing, if desired.
Public/Private Galleries, Read-Only Galleries
Creating a
Private Gallery makes your galleries quickly accessible and only viewable
to you, the creator. Now you can lock a gallery to prevent unauthorized edits.
AutoSync Cataloging Presets
Enables auto-cataloging and
keyword/metadata assignment simply by dropping the asset into a redefined
folder.
AutoSync Path Translation: For faster cataloging and imaging
tasks as well as decreased network bandwidth requirements.
Centralizes Digital Assets
The days of “Which is the right version?” and “Where’s
that file?” are over. Centralize all your digital assets for improved
organization, security and brand integrity.
AutoSync
Portfolio Server automatically synchronizes catalogs with any server file
that’s been added, updated or removed. This offloads and automates all
scanning and image processing from the desktop to the server.
Easy Integration
Portfolio Server’s architecture is flexible and easily scriptable via
VB and AppleScript, making integration and customization extremely friendly
compared to any other DAM solutions.
Works the Way Your Creatives Do
Unlike other digital asset management solutions that can be clumsy to use
or take days of training, Portfolio has been designed to work the way your
creatives work, with tools that seamlessly integrate into the creative desktop.
Track Versioning Information
Automatically tags all cataloged files with a User ID and modification date,
so you always know who last modified an asset and when it happened.
Rich Media Support
Because digital assets come in all forms and formats, Portfolio Server supports
a wide range of content, including images, illustrations, presentations, audio,
video, graphics and documents.
Simple Web Publishing
Distribute assets to clients, partners or team members in real time across the
office or across the world. Add
Portfolio NetPublish (sold separately)
to create a custom web interface for your Portfolio Server catalogs. Automatically
generate deep, multilevel sites that include powerful customizable search functions,
gallery and detail views, and collection baskets — no knowledge of HTML
or JavaScript needed. Allows an unlimited number of concurrent connections.
Connect to SQL Databases
With optional
SQL Connect modules (sold separately), Portfolio Server can
connect to and serve as a front end for larger SQL databases, opening the
door to numerous customization and expansion options.
