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Post by BuckSkin on Mar 4, 2017 16:14:06 GMT
The answer is probably as obvious as a flashing red light at a railroad crossing; however, is there some way that I can "save as" a group of images at a single fell swoop; or, must I do them one by one ?
Along the same lines, is there some way that I can apply a particular adjustment to a whole group of images, instead of having to recreate the adjustment for every individual image ?
I have just went through a group of images where I applied the exact same shadows/highlights adjustment to each of them, one by one; and, on about the next to last image, I decided that there must surely be a better way.
Almost every other image editing program we have on our machines has the capability to somehow apply an edit to a whole group and then save the whole bunch at one lick; surely/hopefully Elements can do this as well.
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Post by Tpgettys on Mar 4, 2017 16:40:09 GMT
If you want to "Save as..." the answer is no. That command contains in it the expectation that you wish to save the file under a new name (otherwise you you would simply use "Save"). What the new name is to be only you know.
As far as applying a set of adjustments to a group of file, try File, then Process Multiple Files... The modifications available this way are limited, but perhaps they will suit your needs.
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Post by BuckSkin on Mar 4, 2017 16:55:24 GMT
If you want to "Save as..." the answer is no. That command contains in it the expectation that you wish to save the file under a new name (otherwise you you would simply use "Save"). What the new name is to be only you know. As far as applying a set of adjustments to a group of file, try File, then Process Multiple Files... The modifications available this way are limited, but perhaps they will suit your needs. Thanks, tpgettys; that is sort of what I figured. |
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Post by Tpgettys on Mar 4, 2017 17:21:36 GMT
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Post by michelb on Mar 4, 2017 17:34:09 GMT
My suggestion: use the ACR workflow if you don't have Lightroom. photoshopelementsandmore.com/thread/3154/elements-acr-workflow-non-filesI always start with the organizer for raw files; for jpegs I open a batch of jpegs in ACR from the 'Open in ACR' command'. As noted, the next time I have to open the jpegs from the organizer, they automatically open in ACR. You can easily work in ACR with a dozen or so files (much more as a matter of fact, but I prefer to select files with about the same needed adjustments). Contrary to the 'process multiple files' command, you can adjust most of your files without needing opening in the editor. Let's say you have edited a batch with global or individual edits like cropping, straightening, denoising, white balance, sharpening... - You select all in the filmstrip of ACR and click 'Done'. The edits are saved in a single click. That's a parametric and non-destructive editing. The originals, raws or jpegs are kept (in jpegs, the pixels are unchanged, the edits are stored in the metadata section; for raw files, the edits are stored in sidecar xmp files). - You could choose 'Open' [in the editor] for all files, but you'd have to validate the save for each file, what you don't want to do  ... So, the easy solution is to reselect your files from the organizer and 'Export as new file' if you have a specific project like printing, displaying, slideshow. You optimize the export settings for your project. Most often you don't need to keep your exported files, you can re-export them at will; no need to export them at that stage if you don't need an immediate output. Lightroom users will rcognize their usual workflow. Once they have edited their files, they don't need to save a 'final' version in psd/tiff/jpeg for all pictures; they open in the editor of Elements/Photoshop when needed. |
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Post by Sepiana on Mar 4, 2017 17:42:03 GMT
Almost every other image editing program we have on our machines has the capability to somehow apply an edit to a whole group and then save the whole bunch at one lick; surely/hopefully Elements can do this as well. Yes, Elements can batch-processing photos as well. The Process Multiple Files feature will enable you to . . .
- Rename your files. - Change the file type. - Do image resizing. - Apply Quick Fix commands. - Add watermarks. - Add captions.
As a side note -- You can also use the Raw Converter . . .
- Batch-process the corrections in the Raw Converter. - Open your photos in the Editor. - Use the Process Multiple Files to save all the files at once.
Here is some more information . . .
Process multiple files (Help file) Process Multiple Files with Photoshop Elements 12 (I believe you have Elements 12.) Batch Processing in Photoshop Elements
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Post by michelb on Mar 4, 2017 17:54:21 GMT
Two additional notes: As said by tpgettys, using 'save as' requires a choice from the user. I wonder if the script 'Save All' in Elements+ might work in this case (I am not at home now). elementsplus.net/help/en/save-all.htmAnd Organizer users now can batch edit directly with more flexibility than the 'process multiple files' command. See the button 'Instant fix'. |
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Post by Sepiana on Mar 4, 2017 18:11:49 GMT
It looks like we are on the same wavelength. Great minds think alike!
As a side note -- You can also use the Raw Converter . . .
- Batch-process the corrections in the Raw Converter. - Open your photos in the Editor. - Use the Process Multiple Files to save all the files at once.
As a side note -- I had forgotten to bookmark that thread of yours. I have done it now. Valuable information there! Thanks!
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Post by BuckSkin on Mar 4, 2017 23:12:00 GMT
Thanks, everyone; I will have to experiment with all of these ideas.
At this particular instance, I had a group of pictures that were taken inside a barn; bright sunlight was shining through the open end doorways, making the shadow areas even darker than they would have been otherwise.
I used Elements Shadows/Highlights at Shadows = +35, Highlights = +9, Midrange = -19; this particular setting seemed to work on the whole group.
Not knowing of any easier way, I had to bring up the Shadows/Highlights dialogue box and position the sliders for every single image; and "Save As" them one at a time.
Most of our other programs have easily understood means of copy/pasting recipes or saving and then applying a "profile" to all selected images, along with automatic Save As dialogues that rename the file by adding either a suffix or prefix or both, and saving them in the folder of our choosing; I wish it were that easy in Elements.
Before someone asks why I didn't just use one of the other programs; each program has it's strengths and the Shadows/Highlights is one of Elements strong points.
Thanks for reading.
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... So, the easy solution is to reselect your files from the organizer and 'Export as new file' if you have a specific project like printing, displaying, slideshow. You optimize the export settings for your project. Most often you don't need to keep your exported files, you can re-export them at will; no need to export them at that stage if you don't need an immediate output. 
