In Capture One, creating a "select" typically refers to setting up and utilizing a dedicated collection, often called the Selects Collection, to gather your chosen or preferred images from a larger set. This helps streamline your workflow by keeping your top picks organized and easily accessible.
Based on the provided reference, the process involves designating a specific folder or album within a Catalog to serve as your Selects Collection and then adding images to it as you browse.
Understanding the Selects Collection
The Selects Collection feature allows you to quickly flag images you deem important during the culling or review process. Instead of just starring or color-tagging, you can send them to a dedicated location, making it simple to filter and work with only your selects later.
Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up and Using Your Selects Collection
Here are the steps to create and use this feature in Capture One, according to the reference:
- Create a Catalog: If you don't already have one, begin by creating and naming a new Catalog. This is the container where your images and the Selects Collection will reside.
- Designate the Selects Collection: Once your Catalog is created, navigate to the Library tool tab. Right-click on the newly created Catalog name in the Catalog structure.
- From the context menu that appears, select Set as Selects Collection.
- Capture One will then assign a folder or an album within this Catalog to function as your designated Selects Collection.
- Add Images to the Selects: Now, browse your image collections within the Catalog. As you review your photos, click on the Selects Folder icon for any image that you want to include in your new Selects Collection.
- The Selects Folder icon is typically located in the top-left corner of the toolbar in the Capture One window.
- Clicking this icon automatically adds the selected image to the folder or album you designated as the Selects Collection.
By following these steps, you effectively "create" your system for collecting selects and begin populating it with your chosen images, organizing them into a dedicated collection for further processing or review.
