Actions

In this video Julieanne demonstrates four ways to select layers using the Layers panel, the Move tool’s Auto Select layers feature, the context sensitive menus, and keyboard shortcuts.

Here’s how to quickly create a “smoke-flake” by duplicating, rotating, and flipping multiple copies of a photograph of smoke. If you’re familiar with (and prefer to use) an action to create this effect, I have included a link to download the action (as well as a practice file) below.

In this episode of 3, 2, 1, Photoshop! Ten Tips for Working with Actions, Julieanne shares ten essential tips for working with Actions in Photoshop.

Actions were designed to remove the need to manually apply the same sequence of commands over and over again. They can help increase our productivity and help eliminate repetitive tasks. The following videos and tips will get you up to speed quickly!

If you weren’t able to attend Adobe MAX in person, you can still view my Photoshop session “Increase your Photoshop productivity with Tips and Tricks from A-Z” on YouTube .In this fast-paced, information-packed session I uncover hidden gems throughout Photoshop to help you become more efficient and reach your creative vision faster than ever before.  

Discover eight ways to select and filter layers in Photoshop.

In this course, learn how to automate repetitive tasks in Photoshop, so that you can accomplish more in less time.