25.3. Summary

The information in this chapter has provided suggestions streamlining your workflow and ultimately improving the quality of your images. Many important workflow and automation processes were covered, including the following: ACR Output Options; important Photoshop preferences including performance preferences; choosing the best file format and naming conventions for your workflow; understanding the basic sequence of edits for digital photography workflows; taking advantage of the Layers and History panels during retouching and compositing workflows; Photoshop Web output functions; steps for improving color management as part of the printing process; using Actions and Droplets to automate your repetitive workflow tasks; and ways to use metadata and system-level file sharing functions to facilitate the sharing of images in a workflow.

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