Novice need help.-Is adobe reading my whole harddrive with Bridge CC

[akmsys]

I have adobe DC and I am trying to organize my photos and particular my logo files,  pics for my webpages, blogs, and social media.  On doing a search it said Bridge CC was free and the best.  But I feel overwhelmed looking at this dashboard.  I think I see every folder on my harddrive.  Seems excessive.  I just want to bring my digital pic files..  word doc are showing up.    Why is my whole drive showing up every folder and I have not even selected.  I did not even ask for a search by file type etc.

Is this just the intro.  Or this is how it looks like all the time.  Trying not to freak out. 

Who do I segrate the files I want to use with the Bridge?

Is there some video,  watched one but it did not illustrate the simple tasks  I need this for.

Should I be using something else?   As I said,  I am working on mutiple social media, webpages and blogs and  I wanted everything in one place archive so i would retrieve my primary pic for projects or search them easily to decide if they meet the criteria for my business purpose..

Do know where to start?   Al the instructions seem to be for professionals.  I primarily use adobe Dc.  simple business stuff.  I not a creative producer,  I buy the assets and need help managing them, catergorizing, versions, modifications, etc.

[Lumigraphics · Accepted solution]

How to organize content and assets using Adobe Bridge

Bridge is a tool, not a system. Think of it as a graphics-oriented version of Windows File Explorer or Mac Finder. You need some basic computer knowledge of how to organize files and manage your data. Things like backups, versioning, and naming are important if you have any hope to keep track of everything.

If you use a Mac, try making an appointment for help at an Apple Store. If you are on Windows, you might seek out a private trainer or someone who can help teach you what you need to know.

[Norman Sanders]

Let's assume you have folders (subdirectories) labeled:

Logos

Web Pix

Blog Pix

Soc Media Pix

.... and any others that house a collection of your images.

Open Bridge. Notice on the left you have two tabs: Folders and Favorites.

Choose Folders and locate the Logos folder. Right click on it.

From the drop-down menu, choose Add to Favorites.

Repeat for each of the folders you want reach quickly (Web Pix, etc)

From now on, when you want to access one of those folders, choose Favorites, and click on the one you want. 

[Generous_idealist5C21]

Hi Angela,

Thanks for posting your query. Please access the following links to get started with Adobe Bridge CC

- Bridge User Guide

- Learn & Support

Regards,

Saurabh