MediaOrganizer Studio review
After a shoot with two cameras, I want the files from both cards together before I start choosing frames. MediaOrganizer Studio uses dates and other file metadata to arrange photos and clips in folders I can open in Finder.
Try the folder rules on one file first
On a Mac, I’d make a working copy of the card folders and pick a separate destination for the organised files. MediaOrganizer can move or rename files when the source and destination are ordinary folders, depending on the rules you choose. Start with a single-file preview and check the proposed date, filename and destination. If a camera clock was wrong on the day, sort that out before applying the rule to the whole shoot.
Check the files set aside for review
MediaOrganizer puts potential duplicates in a separate review area. I’d open that folder before deciding which versions to keep, especially if I’d brought in edited exports alongside originals. Once the folders make sense, I’d take the shortlisted RAW files into Monochrome Lab Pro for a black-and-white edit.
Anabel’s take
I’d start with one shoot and keep the card copies until I’ve checked the dates and opened a few files from the new folders. If the arrangement still makes sense in Finder the next day, I’d use the same rules for the next shoot.