Photoshop Automation: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques

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Free Online Course: Photoshop Automation: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 2-3 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Photoshop Automation: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques is taught by Julieanne Kost.

Overview
  • Learn tips and strategies for automating repetitive tasks in Photoshop, so that you can accomplish more in far less time.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • What you need to know
    • Exercise files
    1. Quickly Saving Images as Different File Types
    • Using the Image Processor script
    • Saving raw and JPEG files using Camera Raw
    2. Action Essentials
    • Demystifying the Actions panel
    • Creating single-step actions
    • Single-click button mode
    • Recording multistep actions
    • Customizing settings on a per-image basis
    • Modifying actions
    • Adding the Insert Menu Item command
    • Adding instructions to actions (stops)
    • Adding Save As and Close commands
    • Saving actions
    3. Tips and Tricks for Recording Actions
    • Preparing files for actions
    • Tips for working with layers
    • Recording painting tool options
    4. Using the Batch Command
    • Batch processing
    • Including the Batch command in an action
    • Optimization and playback options
    • Using multiple actions to place and distribute images
    • Conditional actions
    5. Droplets, Variables, and Scripts
    • Creating droplets
    • Using droplets with Lightroom
    • Working with variables
    • Autogenerate images from layers
    • Working with scripts
    Conclusion
    • Next steps