Mastering Smart Objects in CS5

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Smart objects and smart filters are powerful tools in the Photoshop workspace. In this course, Dave Cross opens up Photoshop CS5 and begins with the basics of using smart objects and smart filters. He moves on to explain how smart objects can be used with Camera Raw, how they can be used with vector objects, and some tips for working around the limitations of smart objects and filters. In the final lessons of the course, viewers will get a chance to practice what they have learned with a couple of design projects.

Introduction (00:51) .
Smart Object Basics (05:39) See a comparison between traditional Photoshop methods and the Smart Object way of working
Creating Smart Objects (06:14) Learn several methods of creating Smart Objects
Smart Filters (09:03) How to create editable filters using Smart Filters
What You Can Not Do with Smart Objects (04:07) Learn some workarounds for the few things that you cannot do directly to a Smart Object
Camera Raw Smart Objects (05:41) See the great advantage of creating a two way street between Camera Raw and Photoshop
Vector Smart Objects (06:53) How to take advantage of Vector Smart Objects, created when you bring Illustrator artwork into Photoshop
Duplicating Smart Objects (07:23) See the differences between (and advantages of) duplicating versus copying Smart Objects
Project: Adding Multiple Layer Styles (05:57) In the sample project, see how to add more than one of the same layer style to one layer
Project: Text Effects (06:36) In this sample project, learn how to apply Smart Filters to Text Smart Objects
Project: Multi-Layered Layout (05:00) See how to create a layout of multiple layers, keeping everything editable
Creating Templates (08:51) How to take advantage of one key feature of Smart Objects to create editable templates
Conclusion (00:32) .

Course Time: 01 Hours 12 Minutes

T. Jones

Aug 15 2012

Loved it. SmartObjects are such an overlooked and misunderstood topic.
K. King

Mar 26 2012

This is really great. Thanks

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For close to 25 years, Dave Cross has been helping photographers and creative professionals get the most out of their software. Starting with Adobe Illustrator classes in 1987, Dave has taught...VIEW FULL BIO»

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