Key insights

• ⚙️ The tutorial will cover setting up a shared drive, moving an existing Lightroom catalog to the Nas, and local file setup for editing efficiency.
• 📁 Follow the getting started guide for the NAS, create a new shared folder in Synology DSM for photo storage, map the shared folder as a network drive in Windows or Mac OS, and enable snapshots for the shared folder.
• 🖼️ Organize and move raw photo files to a NAS for better organization and accessibility, use a structured organizational system for photos, and make backups of the Lightroom catalog for safety.
• 📷 The video explains how to migrate Lightroom catalog to work on a NAS, import files, manage workflows for optimal organization and efficiency, and organize files by date for ease of access.
• 📂 Set up a folder for local raw files next to the Lightroom catalog for organization, import and organize files in Lightroom using a date format for organizational efficiency, and migrate archived files from local drive to NAS for an efficient workflow.
• 💻 Configure Lightroom to work with a Synology NAS, move and update folders, ensure organized backups, and address Mac OS-specific issues.

Q&A

• What will the tutorial on configuring Lightroom to work with a Synology NAS cover?

  The tutorial will cover moving and updating folders on Synology NAS for Lightroom, organizing and cleaning up folders in Lightroom, addressing Mac OS-specific issues with folder mounting, and setting up a backup catalog for redundancy and failure recovery.

• How can I manage local and remote file storage in Lightroom?

  Set up a folder for local raw files next to the Lightroom catalog for organization, import and organize files in Lightroom using a date format for folder organization, and access files on a local SSD for improved speed and efficiency for editing. Migrate archived files from the local drive to NAS using file copying or manual organization in Lightroom.

• What does the video explain about migrating Lightroom catalog to work on a NAS?

  The video explains migrating Lightroom catalog to work on a NAS by updating folder location, importing files from an external source, different workflows for managing raw files on the NAS or the local hard drive, organizing files by date for efficiency and ease of access, and workflow considerations for better performance and speed.

• How can I organize and move raw photo files from local storage to a NAS (Network Attached Storage)?

  Organize and move raw photo files to a NAS for better organization and accessibility. Copy folders from local storage to the NAS for better organization using a structured organizational system (e.g., year, month, day). Make backups of the Lightroom catalog for safety and update folder location in Lightroom for an efficient workflow.

• What are the steps for setting up a NAS for photo storage and organization using Synology DSM?

  Follow the getting started guide for the NAS, create a new shared folder in Synology DSM for photo storage, map the shared folder as a network drive in Windows or Mac OS, enable snapshots for the shared folder, and organize raw files and Lightroom backup within the shared folder.

• What will part one of the series cover?

  Part one of the series will cover using a Synology Nas for storing, tracking, and backing up raw files and photos, setting up a shared drive, moving an existing Lightroom catalog to the Nas, and local file setup for editing efficiency. Parts two and three will cover using Synology photos and drive for file management and accessing raw files remotely.

• 00:00 Photographers can use a Synology Nas for storing, tracking, and backing up raw files and photos. Part one of a series will cover Lightroom workflow with a Synology Nas. The tutorial will include setting up a shared drive, moving an existing Lightroom catalog to the Nas, and local file setup for editing efficiency. Parts two and three will cover using Synology photos and drive for file management and accessing raw files remotely.
• 04:14 Setting up a NAS for photo storage and organization using Synology DSM, creating a shared folder, mapping as network drive, enabling snapshots, and organizing raw files and Lightroom backup.
• 08:40 Organizing and moving raw photo files from local storage to a NAS (Network Attached Storage) for better organization and accessibility. Copying and updating folder locations in Lightroom for an efficient workflow. Recommends using an organized folder structure for photos and making backups of the catalog.
• 13:39 The video explains how to migrate Lightroom catalog to work on a NAS, import files and manage workflows for optimal organization and efficiency.
• 18:42 Managing local and remote file storage in Lightroom by setting up a folder for local raw files, importing and organizing files, and migrating archived files to a network-attached storage (NAS) system for efficient workflow.
• 23:44 A tutorial on configuring Lightroom to work with a Synology NAS, including moving and updating folders, ensuring organized backups, and addressing Mac OS-specific issues.