Chapter 12. Automation and History

If you work in the video industry, chances are good that you’re used to deadlines. Whether it’s a rush to get the show on-air, a client sitting over your shoulder in the edit suite, or a replication due date, you’ve got hard deadlines to make. I can’t extend your FedEx drop-off times, but I can help you get some of your life back. You can save precious minutes (even hours) by learning to harness the power of the awesome automation commands in Photoshop to meet your next production deadline.

The Tools of the Trade

There’s a lot of different ways to speed up your workflow in Photoshop. You have several built-in choices (and even a few third-party ones). Finding the right one requires an understanding of each. Photoshop’s ...

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