What batch editing is
Batch editing is the practice of applying the same set of corrections across many images at once, rather than retouching each frame individually. On a unit stills set, that typically means a rapid, high-volume sweep to correct exposure and white balance, crop out kit or crew, and straighten shots — bringing a large, varied set up to a consistent, press-ready standard quickly and affordably.
It is distinct from bespoke retouching, which is reserved for a handful of hero frames that need individual attention. Batch editing is about volume and consistency: getting hundreds of frames looking right without the cost and time of editing each one by hand.
Batch edits applied to a RAW file are usually stored as non-destructive adjustments, so the original is never altered and the look carries across when files are converted. Batch editing typically follows culling — once the set is narrowed to a usable selection, the keepers are corrected together. Image Approvals offers batch editing as part of its editorial services; for how edited RAWs become deliverable JPGs, see RAW vs JPG for production stills.