cs3 batch actions are fab

[galanthus]

Given the torrential rain today, I've decided to devote whole day to adjusting workflow of pics. First chore was to convert my thousands of pics on ext hard drive from jpegs into tiff files.... v boring for 10 mins until I read up on the batch action command

I set the action to convert to tiff, chose a folder with approx 300 pics in, set the automated action and ....... lo and behold.... I went of to make lunch, have a coffee, do few chores, came back to pc and they're all done How amazing Gonna use this funtion a lot more methinks and am now glad it's raining

[Tormentil]

I use 'Actions' for creating thumbnails & sizing images for my web site. It's an a great time saver. You'll find it in all the versions of PS.

[Hobjob]

Originally Posted by galanthus

First chore was to convert my thousands of pics on ext hard drive from jpegs into tiff files

Why did you need to that galanthus?
Just curious if I am missing something.

I agree about usefulness of batch actions though!

[galanthus]

Originally Posted by Hobjob

Why did you need to that galanthus?
Just curious if I am missing something.

I agree about usefulness of batch actions though!

Well everytime you potch with a jpeg and save, you lose quality, however, a tiff file keeps extra info so no loss of quality. As I frequently open pics and potch, I always keep a tiff original

[DaiTheDragon]

Probably a better way to have done what you did with more options would have been to use File - Scripts - Image Processor. Check out what it can do.

Dai

[Tormentil]

Thanks Dai. I'll have a go with that next time I'm bulk editing.

[galanthus]

Originally Posted by DaiTheDragon

Probably a better way to have done what you did with more options would have been to use File - Scripts - Image Processor. Check out what it can do.

Dai

me too will try out next time, thanx Dai