Once your RAWs (or JPEGs) are uploaded into Fotello, we get to work organizing your scenes into brackets—automatically. That means less time sorting, more time shooting.
But great bracketing starts with you. A little intention in how you shoot and upload makes all the difference in how clean, accurate, and fast your edits come through.
The Goal of Bracketing
Bracketing groups together all exposures of the same scene. For AI to give you the best results, each bracket must:
Only include one scene
Only contain one file format
Stay separate from the next scene
Bracketing Best Practices
Here’s what to double-check before or during upload:
Use the same file format across each bracket
Some cameras capture both RAW + JPEG versions of a scene. Make sure you’re uploading only one format per scene—mixed formats can cause bracket errors.Don’t mix different scenes in one bracket
If the photos inside one bracket are actually from different angles or rooms, you’ll want to split that bracket (we’ll show you how below).Don’t split the same scene across two brackets
If the same scene ended up in two separate groups, you’ll want to merge those brackets. Don’t worry—it’s super easy with Fotello’s tools.Dimension of photos should be the same across each bracket
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How Bracketing Works in Fotello
By default, Fotello groups any photos taken within 2 seconds of each other into a bracket. For most users, that’s all you need.
But if your shooting style is more custom, you’ve got flexible options built right in:
Bracketing Modes in Fotello
1. Auto Time-Based Bracketing
Perfect for: Auto-bracketing with your camera
Fast shooter? Slide the time window left
Slower shooter? Slide it right
This setting groups photos by timestamp—ideal for those who move quickly and want brackets built around their natural rhythm.
2. Auto Count-Based Bracketing
Perfect for: Predictable shooting patterns
If you always shoot in consistent sets (like 3 or 5 photos per scene), Count-Based Bracketing groups based on your pattern. Just set it and forget it.
3. Manual Bracketing
Perfect for: Flambient shooters
In Manual mode, you’ll see all your shots laid out like a filmstrip. You can then:
Merge brackets together
Split them where needed
Create the exact setup you want—especially helpful for flash/ambient combinations or when your timing is less predictable
Final Thought
Clean bracketing = cleaner edits. And with just a bit of awareness while uploading, you’ll start getting picture-perfect results—every time.