A photoshop question?

Question

I hv been asked to edit over 1000 wedding photographs for a friend. All of them are underexposed which is why she would like to have them adjusted. I know that it is possible to do a batch process. Can anybody tell me how to do this.

Answer 1

Photoshop has 'Actions' that can be programed for batch processing. Here is a tutorial: http://www.spoono.com/photoshop/tutorials/tutorial.php?id=13

For more tutorials go to www.pixel2life.com

Answer 2

The one thing the users above me haven't taken into account is the possibility that each image isn't underexposed by the exact same amount. Creating an action that lightens an image by 25% won't look good on all the images. Before you break down and create an action first go through and sort all the images. Sort them into outside, inside, portrait, reception, etc. Because at that point, imags taken in similar locations will be underexposed by the same amount. Create an individual action for each folder you have created.

Do this by .... well, follow the instructions above as it's pointless for me to retype everything.

But again, if you just run one batch action on all images, you will cause more damage than good.

Answer 3

First record an action following the steps you want to adjust each photo. (You do this in the ACTIONS pallette)... Name your action something you will remember and make sure it is a new action.

Make sure you do not add any redundant steps... for example if you accidentally hit undo several times... you are better off deleting the action and starting over from scratch because each step will be performed and it will take the pictures longer to set up.

When you action is flawless you are ready for the next step.

Make sure you put all of the images in one folder. (It is probably better to make sure these are copies as opposed to the originals)

In Photoshop under FILE >>> AUTOMATE >>> BATCH

This will allow you to choose a source folder, a destination folder, and specific action to perform to all of the images in the folder. In this case, the levels or brightness action settings you created.

I hope this helps... You may have to do a little bit of trial and error to get the settings you want in the actioon you create, but when this is setup properly it is a great tool!

Good luck... I hope this points you in the right direction!!!

Answer 4

Ipshwitz absolutely scored on this one. In my experience, his advice is excellent. A simple 'batch' or automated process is not the answer. His sorting suggestion is quite excellent.