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Editing Tip: Using a game controller to review and cull photos.

In this video I go over using a PS4 DualShock controller when reviewing and culling photos. It’s an ergonomic and quick way to go over large numbers of photos in your initial review process. 

Using a game controller in Adobe Bridge!

In my case I use Adobe Bridge CS5, which has limited support for keyboard shortcuts.

The related video about using a controller to cull photos in Adobe Bridge.

Get a Sony DualShock 4 Wireless PS4 Controller through my links:
B&H Photo Video, Amazon, Best Buy, and eBay.

As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases! 

You can use whatever controller you want as long as you have the ability to mimic keyboard inputs. The DS4Windows program I use has full macro support, which is great. 

Configuring DS4 Windows to work with Bridge.

The PS4 controller drivers:
ds4windows (github source)

Adobe Bridge shortcut list

Here is how I have mine set up:
– D-pad
= The arrow keys on the keyboard so you can navigate through the photo list.

– top triggers
== no rating, 5 star rating
== CTRL+0 and CTRL+5

– top buttons
== left is -1 rating, right is +1 rating
== CTRL+, and CTRL+.

– triangle button
== show only 5 star rating in the photo list
== CTRL+ALT+SHIFT+5

– x button
== clear the photo list filter
== CTRL+ALT+A

– square button
== -1 thumbnail size
== CTRL+SHIFT+-

– circle button
== +1 thumbnail size
== CTRL+SHIFT+(+)

– the trackpad works as the PC mouse

Here are a few extras I added after making the video:
– left analog joystick up
== jumps to top of photo list
== home key

– left analog joystick down
== jumps to bottom of photo list
== end key


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