Similarity and Bursts
Categories:
Similarity groups visually related frames into bursts and suggests the strongest candidates. It is intended to shorten review, while leaving the final choice to you.
Analyze a Catalog
- Open Similarity.
- Choose Analyze Bursts.
- Open Needs Review when analysis finishes.
RawCull runs any missing sharpness scoring and similarity indexing automatically. Use Re-index after the catalog changes or when you want to rebuild the analysis.
The similarity slider controls grouping: lower values make tighter groups; higher values include more related frames.
Review Bursts
Each group can include a suggested pick and supporting sharpness or subject information. Open a group to inspect its filmstrip, rate frames, defer the group, mark it reviewed, or open Compare for a closer view.
Use Set pick to override the suggestion. One-click Keep Best rates the suggested frame 3 stars and rejects the other frames; Keep Top Two rates the first two candidates 3 and 2 stars and rejects the rest. Review the suggestion before applying either action.
The main queues are:
| Queue | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Needs Review | Bursts still awaiting a decision |
| Deferred | Groups saved for later |
| Marked Reviewed | Groups you have checked |
| Single Images | Photos outside multi-frame bursts |
Analysis results are cached for the catalog. Ratings and manual picks are saved with the rest of the culling data.
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