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Photoshop CS Automator Actions 3.0
Function: Extensive Suite of Photoshop CS Actions.
Author: Complete Digital Photography
Notes: The download contains only the CS2 version; for the CS1 version and other updates, check here.
Updates:
Version 3.0 of the Action Pack includes 11 new actions - Add Layer, Add Empty Adjustment Layer, Add Graphic Watermark, Channel Mixer, Duplicate Current Layer, Paint Daubs, Photo Filter, Resize to File Size, Scale to X by 10%, Swap Colors, Exposure, and Reduce Noise. In addition, Version 3 now allows you to open any Camera Raw files supported by the version of Photoshop that you’re using. When opening Raw files using the Action Pack, Photoshop will automatically read any previously stored conversion settings and convert your document accordingly. This means you can now use an Automator workflow to batch process raw files that you’ve already configured in Camera Raw. Version 3 of the Action Pack also includes many new features to facilitate non-destructive editing, such as the creation of Adjustment Layers. CS2 users now have access to Photoshop’s Save for Web feature from the Action Pack, for creating highly optimized JPEG and GIF files.
May 31, 2006: Version 2.2 adds full compatibility with Intel-based Macs (with version 2, roughly a dozen actions were unfunctional on Intel Macs) as well as 2 new actions and more. A full list of bug fixes and feature changes is included here, and you’ll also find a copy in the included 61-page manual.
March 10, 2006: Version 2.0 of the Action Pack includes a dozen new actions and an entirely new architecture that completely eliminates several shortcomings of the first version.
Version 2 also packs a number of bug fixes, and many existing actions sport new features. A full list of bug fixes and feature changes is included, and you’ll also find a copy in the included 61-page manual.
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Russ - make sure it’s in the Photoshop CS folder (and that you have downloaded the correct version for your CS1 or CS2).
Comment by Steve — May 12, 2006 @ 9:00 pm
I have installed the Action Pack, automator does not see it. No duplicate versions of Action Pack on the HD. Any hints on how to get it to work?
Russ
Comment by russ — May 12, 2006 @ 8:22 pm
Can these actions be modified to use with Photoshop Elements 4? I usually use Elements to edit lossy files, such as JPG, and Photoshop for heavy-duty tasks. Some of the actions I use most frequenlty, such as Resize Image/Unshapr Mask (for example, enlarging and shaprening artwork to be added to iTunes) are better suited for Elements than CS2.
Comment by Scott — May 4, 2006 @ 11:54 am
Is there a (save all images as EPS with jpeg set at max quality) action?
Comment by Mike McCarthy — April 10, 2006 @ 5:20 am
Matthew —
If, like me, you want to have your cake and eat it too (use iPhoto but also use images in other applications), I would strongly recommend a Digital Asset Management (DAM) application. My personal favorite is iView Media Pro (Exntensis Portfolio is the other major player, but I’ve always had problems with it.)
Using iView, you can leave your iPhoto library in place; it can catalog files from anywhere, even offline sources like CDs. From iView, you can drab-and-drop whatever you want into the application.
The downside? Price. Both iView and Portfolio cost $199; but, their wealth of features are worth the price.
Comment by Scott — March 2, 2006 @ 5:43 pm