Uncategorised Article Count:  2
IT Article Count:  3
Photography Article Count:  0
Photo Catagorization System Article Count:  2

Proposed Photo Numbering System: XXYYZZWW_description_dimension.extension

  1. XX - Main Category:

    • 01: Genealogy Tree
    • 02: Personal Letters
    • 03: Historical Documents
    • 04: Memorabilia (e.g., advertisements, recipes)
      (Add more as needed)

  2. YY - Subcategory (Specific Family or Collection):

    • 01: Parker Tree
    • 02: Smith Tree
      (Add other family lines as necessary)

  3. ZZ - Generational Marker (Relative to Year 2000):

    • Use 01 for individuals born before January 1, 2000.
    • Use 10 for individuals born after January 1, 2000.
    • Example: 
      Joe Parker born 1919         010103 Genealogy Tree of Parker Tree 3rd generation back from Jan 1, 2000
      Jim Parker born 1944         010102
      Mimi Parker born 1980       010111
      Ayana Gunther born 2023  011210  Geneology Tree 1st generation forward from Jan 1, 2000
    • Increment or decrement this number to represent generations (e.g., 02 for grandparents, 11 for children born after 2000).

  4. WW - Sequential or Unique Identifier:

    • Start with 01 for the first photo in this specific category and subcategory. Increment sequentially for additional photos in the same category and subcategory.

  5. description (Optional):

    • Briefly describe the content (e.g., "wedding_photo", "birth_certificate"). Use underscores (_) to separate words.

  6. dimension:

    • Indicate the image size in pixels (e.g., 800x500). This helps track resized versions for display purposes.

  7. extension:

    • Use standard extensions like .jpg or .tif.

Example Breakdown

Filename: 01010101_wedding_photo_800x500.jpg

  • 01: Genealogy Tree
  • 01: Parker Tree
  • 01: Born before January 1, 2000
  • 01: First photo in this category and subcategory
  • Description: Wedding photo
  • Dimension: 800x500 pixels

Filename: 01020102_birth_certificate_600x400.jpg

  • 01: Genealogy Tree
  • 02: Smith Tree
  • 01: Born before January 1, 2000
  • 02: Second photo in this category and subcategory
  • Description: Birth certificate
  • Dimension: 600x400 pixels

Advantages of This System

  1. Scalability:
    It allows for infinite expansion by adding categories, subcategories, and generations as your collection grows.

  2. Searchability:
    Each segment of the filename serves as a meaningful identifier, making it easier to search for and organize files.

  3. Clarity:
    Including dimensions and descriptions makes the file more informative at a glance, helping you quickly identify resized versions or specific photos.

Would you like help drafting a detailed guide or script for implementing this system on your computer? For example, automating renaming using Python or other tools?

 
You said:
please provide me with a list of 650categories for the first two digits of the above system which provides us with adding 50 more later.
ChatGPT said:
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Here’s a categorized list of 650 categories for the first two digits of your system, grouped into broad areas to ensure scalability and clarity. The categories provide flexibility while leaving room for 50 additional categories for future expansion.

Genealogy and Family History (001–099)

  • 001–010: Genealogy Trees (Individual Families)
  • 011–020: Family Portraits
  • 021–030: Marriage Records
  • 031–040: Birth Records
  • 041–050: Death Records
  • 051–060: Census Records
  • 061–070: Military Records
  • 071–080: Immigration/Travel Documents
  • 081–090: Family Artifacts
  • 091–099: Miscellaneous Genealogy

Personal Documents (100–199)

  • 100–110: Letters
  • 111–120: Journals/Diaries
  • 121–130: School Records
  • 131–140: Work Records
  • 141–150: Legal Documents (e.g., wills, deeds)
  • 151–160: Medical Records
  • 161–170: Tax Records
  • 171–180: Miscellaneous Personal
  • 181–199: Reserved for Expansion

Photographs (200–299)

  • 200–210: Portraits (Individual)
  • 211–220: Family Photos (Groups)
  • 221–230: Holiday Photos
  • 231–240: Vacation/Travel Photos
  • 241–250: Childhood Photos
  • 251–260: Wedding Photos
  • 261–270: Event Photos
  • 271–280: Studio Photos
  • 281–290: Miscellaneous Photos
  • 291–299: Reserved for Expansion

Historical Documents and Memorabilia (300–399)

  • 300–310: Historical Letters
  • 311–320: Historical Journals
  • 321–330: Certificates (Non-Genealogical)
  • 331–340: Maps
  • 341–350: Newspapers and Clippings
  • 351–360: Advertisements
  • 361–370: Recipes
  • 371–380: Event Tickets and Programs
  • 381–390: Posters
  • 391–399: Miscellaneous Historical

Cultural Artifacts (400–499)

  • 400–410: Artwork and Sketches
  • 411–420: Religious Artifacts
  • 421–430: Music (Sheets, Albums)
  • 431–440: Books and Manuscripts
  • 441–450: Tools and Instruments
  • 451–460: Household Items
  • 461–470: Clothing and Accessories
  • 471–480: Jewelry
  • 481–490: Collectibles
  • 491–499: Miscellaneous Cultural

Places and Locations (500–599)

  • 500–510: Family Homes
  • 511–520: Cemeteries
  • 521–530: Churches
  • 531–540: Schools
  • 541–550: Towns and Cities
  • 551–560: States and Regions
  • 561–570: Countries
  • 571–580: Travel Destinations
  • 581–590: Historical Landmarks
  • 591–599: Miscellaneous Locations

Specialized Collections (600–699)

  • 600–610: War and Conflict
  • 611–620: Technological Artifacts
  • 621–630: Agricultural Items
  • 631–640: Maritime/Boating Items
  • 641–650: Reserved for Expansion
    (Placeholder for additional specialized categories)

Reserved Categories (700–749)

  • These numbers can remain unassigned for now to allow flexibility as your collection grows.

Expansion Slot (750–799)

  • Placeholder for any future significant category expansions.