PS CC smart objects not often seen options...
Jan 20, 2018 17:31:50 #
When using smart objects you can use several 'layers' within a smart object and edit them at will.
Ctrl-L = Level
Ctrl-M = Curves
Ctrl-B = Color balance
Ctr-U = Hue/Saturation
Ctrl-I = Invert (not editable)
Alt-Shift-Ctrl-B = B&W adjustment
The advantage is that instead of having to link one or more layer to the one below it the adjustment become an integral part of the object.
One draw back: You do not have the opportunity to use specialized masking. If you need a mask, use a regular, linked layer.
Ctrl-L = Level
Ctrl-M = Curves
Ctrl-B = Color balance
Ctr-U = Hue/Saturation
Ctrl-I = Invert (not editable)
Alt-Shift-Ctrl-B = B&W adjustment
The advantage is that instead of having to link one or more layer to the one below it the adjustment become an integral part of the object.
One draw back: You do not have the opportunity to use specialized masking. If you need a mask, use a regular, linked layer.
Jan 20, 2018 17:40:17 #
Rongnongno wrote:
When using smart objects you can use several 'laye... (show quote)
I never knew that. Thanks!Jan 20, 2018 17:45:37 #
BobHartung wrote: I never knew that. Thanks!
I never knew that. Thanks!I think there are more stuff that can go in there.
Jan 20, 2018 18:30:07 #
Also, some plugins, like Landscape Pro, will not open if the underlying image is a Smart Object.
Jan 20, 2018 19:17:45 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Also, some plugins, like Landscape Pro, will not open if the underlying image is a Smart Object.
Which is nothing new but a normal limitation as some filters will not work unless the image is downgraded to 8 bits.
(one more reason to avoid plug-ins...)
Jan 21, 2018 02:42:25 #
Rongnongno wrote:
When using smart objects you can use several 'laye... (show quote)
You can also include ACR into the smart object along the the filters Rondnongno listed.
Jan 21, 2018 12:37:06 #
Rongnongno wrote:
I think there are more stuff that can go in there.
I'm sure there is. PS is truly the multi headed hydra of this century as far as "code" goes. Most of us only learn the scratch the surface.
Jan 21, 2018 12:49:11 #
SalvageDiver wrote:
You can also include ACR into the smart object along the the filters Rondnongno listed.
Not to contradict you, you are correct, ACR can be used.
Caveat: ACR is a filter and as many (not all) other filter it is an integral part of the object flexibility.
I am advertising stuff that is not a filter yet that can be used 'as' under smart object. Everything listed so far is also a layer adjustment.
Jan 21, 2018 12:52:00 #
Appreciate the additional information on smart objects. Haven't used them as much as I should, but just had to relearn as I was designing a brochure with 15 photos which might need resizing.
Thanks, Bev
Thanks, Bev
Jan 21, 2018 14:42:07 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Not to contradict you, you are correct, ACR can be used.
Caveat: ACR is a filter and as many (not all) other filter it is an integral part of the object flexibility.
I am advertising stuff that is not a filter yet that can be used 'as' under smart object. Everything listed so far is also a layer adjustment.
Caveat: ACR is a filter and as many (not all) other filter it is an integral part of the object flexibility.
I am advertising stuff that is not a filter yet that can be used 'as' under smart object. Everything listed so far is also a layer adjustment.
Understand, so in the spirit on other than filters, another feature I use is transform and resizing. Each time you resize, you lose resolution, unless you use a smart object.
In fact, I've found that, next to layers and masks, smart objects are the next most useful tool in PS.
Jan 21, 2018 14:51:43 #
SalvageDiver wrote:
Understand, so in the spirit on other than filters, another feature I use is transform and resizing. Each time you resize, you lose resolution, unless you use a smart object.
In fact, I've found that, next to layers and masks, smart objects are the next most useful tool in PS.
In fact, I've found that, next to layers and masks, smart objects are the next most useful tool in PS.
Good tip
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