Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Photoshop Killer Tips
Skipping the Camera Raw Window Altogether
If you've already applied a set of tweaks to a RAW photo, you probably don't need the
Camera Raw editing window opening every time you open the file. So, just press-and-hold
the Shift key when you double-click on the RAW file in Bridge, and the image will open
in Photoshop, with the last set of edits already applied, skipping the Camera Raw window
altogether. If you didn't apply any tweaks in Camera Raw, it just opens with the Camera
Raw defaults applied. Either way, it's a big time saver.
Handy Shortcuts for Blend Modes
Most people wind up using the same handful of layer blend modes—Multiply, Screen,
Overlay, Hard Light, and Soft Light. If those sound like your favorites, you can save your-
self some time by jumping directly to the one you want using a simple keyboard shortcut.
Forexample, tojump directly toScreen mode, you'dpress
Option-Shift-S (PC: Alt-Shift-
