Simple Steps When Using Photoshop Actions

• Simple steps on how to use Photoshop actions for your photos
• Book covers through the use of Photoshop actions
• Enhancing you photo image with an interactive feel through Photoshop

If in case you have already downloaded that Photoshop Action into your computer, the question now would be how to use Photoshop actions on your photos.

The first thing you need to consider is to determine the kind of Action you need to use. Check the Actions window first then click the triangle arrow found beside the folder icon.

Other Photoshop Actions have steps for you to follow. This is labelled at times as “Create Template”. The first step usually opens a document for you (at the right size). And after adding an image or modifying the template, you can now begin the second step, which is called “render”. These actions or steps, however, are found on more complicated Photoshop Actions, and is usually used for book covers.

But for those Photoshop actions that only apply filters, the steps we mentioned earlier may not at all apply. These are Photoshop actions that don’t create templates for you.

Another thing you need to consider is the flexibility of Photoshop actions in creating multiple variations as far as effect goes. Keep in mind that aside from these list of effects though, Photoshop actions create auxiliary actions as well, adding texture to the main action itself.

Now, if you’re editing an image through Photoshop, you need to ensure that it only has one layer. You do this so that your Photoshop action uses the right layer in the process. Better still, select the layers drop down menu then choose “Flatten Image”. Or, you can use “File>Save for Web”, only save it with jpg, then re-open it using “File>Open”. In that way, you can be sure that you’re only using one layer.

As soon as the image is opened, go directly to Action’s window and select the desired “action” you have in mind. Always remember that even if there are multiple variations as far as effect is concerned, you only need to choose one. Only then you can press the play icon found at the bottom of the Action’s window.

From there, you can now watch a variety of actions performed. If that Layer Style window pops up, just click “ok” without altering the settings. Once you’re done, you will have the final product in a minute, and then you are now ready to export your image.

This is just a simple technique on how to use Photoshop actions on your photos. You may find it challenging at first, but when you the hang of it, your photos will have the enhancement of a lifetime.