Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Lesson 11: Zipping it up with Automation
Tools
In this lesson, you'll learn to use the automation tools to save you
time and frustration, use the Actions panel, and turn your actions in-
to Droplets for quick batch actions. You will also discover how to
use other batch tools.
What you'll learn in this lesson:
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Creating an action
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Creating a droplet
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Processing batch actions
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Using Photomerge
Starting up
Before starting, make sure that your tools and panels are consistent by resetting your preferences. See
“Resetting Adobe Photoshop CC preferences” in the Starting up section of this topic. You will work with
several files from the advps11lessons folder in this lesson. Make sure that you have loaded the advpsles-
sons folder onto your hard drive from
www.digitalclassroombooks.com/cc/advphotoshop
.
For more in-
formation, see “Loading lesson files” in the Starting up section of this topic.
What is an action?
An action allows you to record a set or sequence of steps in Photoshop. Essentially, an action is a script
that records the steps, settings, and order in which you work in Photoshop. You can edit, tweak, and batch
your recorded actions.
Creating a simple action
In this part of the lesson, you will create a simple action and then apply it to multiple images. To create
an action, use the Actions panel.
