FilmTracker User Guide

Getting Started

FilmTracker is a powerful metadata management plugin designed specifically for film photographers using Adobe Lightroom Classic. It allows you to efficiently organize and apply camera, film stock, and lens information to your images.

Installation

1. Download FilmTracker

   After purchasing, you'll receive a download link via email. Download the FilmTracker plugin package.

2. Locate Lightroom Plugins Folder

   Find your Lightroom plugins directory:

   • Windows: C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Lightroom\Modules
   • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Lightroom/Modules

3. Install the Plugin

   Copy the FilmTracker folder into the Modules directory.

4. Restart Lightroom

   Close and reopen Adobe Lightroom Classic.

5. Enable FilmTracker

   Go to File → Plug-in Manager, find FilmTracker in the list, and ensure it's enabled.

License Activation

After installation, you'll need to activate your license:

1. Open FilmTracker from the Lightroom menu
2. Click the "Activate License" button
3. Enter your license key (found in your purchase email)
4. Click "Activate"

Camera Manager

The Camera Manager allows you to store and organize your film camera collection.

Adding a Camera

1. Open FilmTracker and click the "Camera Manager" tab
2. Click "+ Add Camera"
3. Enter camera details (make, model, format, etc.)
4. Save the camera

Camera Fields

• Make: Camera manufacturer (e.g., Nikon, Canon, Leica)
• Model: Specific camera model
• Format: Film format (35mm, Medium Format, Large Format)
• Notes: Additional information about the camera

Film Manager

Manage your film stock inventory and details.

Adding Film Stock

1. Navigate to the "Film Manager" tab
2. Click "+ Add Film"
3. Enter film details (brand, name, ISO, type)
4. Save the film stock

Film Fields

• Brand: Film manufacturer (Kodak, Fuji, Ilford, etc.)
• Name: Film name (Portra 400, HP5+, etc.)
• ISO: Film speed
• Type: Color/B&W, Negative/Positive

Lens Manager

Keep track of all your lenses and their specifications.

Adding a Lens

1. Go to the "Lens Manager" tab
2. Click "+ Add Lens"
3. Enter lens specifications
4. Save the lens

Lens Fields

• Make: Lens manufacturer
• Model: Lens name/model
• Focal Length: Lens focal length
• Max Aperture: Maximum aperture (f-stop)

Applying Metadata to Images

Once you've set up your gear, applying metadata is simple:

1. Select one or more images in Lightroom
2. Open FilmTracker
3. Choose your camera from the dropdown
4. Select the film stock used
5. Choose the lens
6. Click "Apply Metadata"

The metadata will be written to your images' EXIF data and can be used for filtering and organizing your catalog.

Troubleshooting