What is tethered shooting and what are common file management practices during a tethered session?

• A. Shooting with the subject tethered to a cable.
• B. Shooting with images displayed live on a computer screen; practices include consistent file naming, organized folder structure, automatic backups, real-time client previews, and cataloging.
• C. Shooting only with offline memory.
• D. Shooting with mobile phone attachments.

Answer: (B)

Tethered shooting is about connecting the camera to a computer so images appear live on a screen as you shoot. This setup lets you evaluate focus, exposure, lighting, and composition in real time, and it often includes client previews during the session to speed up decisions. The file management practices listed—consistent file naming, an organized folder structure, automatic backups, real-time client previews, and cataloging—fit this workflow perfectly. Consistent naming (for example, date, client, sequence) prevents duplicates and confusion as shoots generate many files. An organized folder structure keeps everything grouped by project and date, making it easy to locate assets later. Automatic backups protect against data loss by saving copies to a separate drive or cloud. Real-time client previews integrate into the session so clients can approve or adjust on the spot, keeping the shoot efficient. Cataloging, through metadata or a digital asset management system, helps you tag and search images later for quick retrieval and reuse.

The other descriptions don’t reflect the live-screen workflow and the practical file-handling discipline that tethered shooting relies on.