Description:
As a frequent user of Adobe Bridge, I often review large batches of images taken in variable lighting conditions. A key part of my workflow is quickly identifying and rejecting photos that are either underexposed, overexposed, or lacking in color information. These tasks are best informed by viewing a histogram. However, Bridge currently does not display a histogram for selected images unless they are first opened in Camera Raw or another editor, adding unnecessary steps and time to the culling process.
Proposed Feature:
Add a real-time histogram preview for the currently selected image directly within the Bridge interface, e.g. in the Preview or Metadata panel. This feature would allow users to instantly see the distribution of tonal and color information, enabling much faster and more objective image culling without leaving Bridge or engaging in manual edits first.
Benefits:
Streamlines workflow: Quickly assess exposure and color balance without opening each image individually.
Improves accuracy: Make more objective decisions about which photos to reject or keep, especially in variable lighting situations.
Saves time: Reduces the need for round-tripping images between Bridge and editing apps just to check basic exposure data.
Consistent with user needs: Similar features exist in Lightroom and Photoshop, and users have repeatedly requested this for Bridge (see prior discussions here, here, and here).
Summary:
Integrating a histogram preview directly into Adobe Bridge would make it a much more powerful and efficient tool for photographers and editors managing large photo libraries, particularly when exposure and color consistency are critical.
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