This document discusses various naming options in Capture One 4, including setting the capture name, count, and file extension. It describes how the capture count now continuously increments until reset. Users can also set the starting capture number, digit counter, and batch rename files. The new Enhanced Image Package allows combining image and settings files.

1. Transitioning to Capture One 4.x
Tech Tip #3
What’s In A Name!
Today's topic covers the variety of ways to name your file, set and reset
your capture count, change your file extension and batch rename. Unlike in
Capture One 3.7, where many of the naming options were located in the
Preferences, Capture One 4 allows you to set the majority of your
preferences right in the main software interface.
Capture Naming
The first opportunity you have to set your Capture Name is in the New
Session window. By default the Capture Name will autofill with the Session
name you enter. You can change the Capture name in the Session Window
if desired. If you don't change the name you have three other options to
change the name: Next Capture Naming, Batch Rename and by clicking on
an individual thumbnail.
Capture Counting
Stemming from client requests, Capture One 4 now enables you to have
more control over your capture count. These features are available under
Next Capture Naming and Batch Renaming.
Continuous Counter The software now counts continuously until you reset the counter. This change was due to many
client requests to have a continual capture count regardless of what session or folder you are using. We have
requested that they make the non-continuous counter the default or a preference for you to choose. However, there is
currently no confirmation if that will be changed at this time.
Reset Capture Counter Resetting the capture counter sets the count back to One (1). The
capture count will continue even when you change capture folders or sessions until you
manually reset the counter.
Set Capture Counter You can set the capture count in two areas of the software: Next Capture
Naming (prior to shooting) and Batch Renaming (after images have been shot). Enter your
starting number of choice in either tool and the count will begin at that number. If you have
variants they will all have the same shot number. You can start the capture count from one or
any other number at any point after with the Batch Rename tool. If you need to start at 500, you can set that through
the Next Capture Naming Tool. If you need to change the counter after you have shot the image, you can reset it
through the Batch Renaming Tool.
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2. Set Digit Counter
The Digit Counter lets you set the number of digits desired in the capture count number.
Example: Sample_01.tif Sample_0001.tif Sample_000001.tif
File Extension
Another common request in Capture One 3.7 was the
ability to set the file extension to something other then .tif
in order to avoid confusion as to which file is the RAW
capture and which is the processed TIFF file. The new
option allows you to choose the original .tif or .iiq. To
choose your file extension, you must go to Capture
One>Preferences>Capture.
• You can change all parts of the file name after the fact
EXCEPT the file extension. If you need to change from .tif
to .iiq you must change it in the Finder or use a program
such as A Better Finder Rename.
New File Format Option
A new file format option that you have as of Capture One 4.7 is the Enhanced Image
Package. This allows you to combine the image with the associated settings files. Normally
the settings information is located in a separate folder. By combining the image and the
settings into one package, you will have a much easier time moving files, archiving or
sharing the desired look of an image with a retoucher or client.
Key Points
• There is no compression and your file is not compromised in any way.
• The file size difference between the original RAW and the EIP file is negligible.
• You can pack the files as you shoot by changing the preferences or pack the file at a later time.
• You can also unpack the file at any time.
Batch Renaming
Batch Renaming can be found by control clicking (or right clicking) in the Browser area. The
Batch Rename function will appear in the drop-down menu. When selected, a pop-up window
will appear in the center of the program. You are then given the options listed above to set the
name you desire.
• Be sure to check the sample to make sure your file name appears as needed.
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3. • If you don't switch to one of the Job Name and Digit Counter options the original image name will be included
in the new name. This would be shown in the Sample.
• When batch processing a large number of images, it may appear that the software is not doing anything. No
worries, it is updating the names. This occurs when you are dealing with hundreds of images
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