Photoshop Webcast – The Unanswered Questions

Q: Mary Freeman: can photoshop edit the video in the same manner as it edits photos?
A: Yes... you can use adjustment layers or turn the clip into a Smart Object and use Filters.


Q: Jesse Q: can you do a batch process on video?
A: Yes... you can run a batch process on a folder of clips.

Q: fritz bosch: how do you open bridge from PS?
A: File > Browse.

Q:. roysdenc: what types of video clips can you open in photshop? just .mov? what about .avi?
A: Only formats recognized by QuickTime (some AVIs are).

Q: casuncion: Do you include multiple video formats, ie. 720i and 1080i?
A: 720 is always P for progressive.. and yes... it opens them all.

Q: casuncion: What is the recommend file demensions for scanning in images that will be used for DVD production?
A: I generally recommend 3000 X 3000 so you have extra info for cleanup and color correction.

Q: Thiago Santanna: n that layer comp can be export to after effects?
A: File > Scripts > Layer Comps to Files... Write PSDs then import into AE.

Q: 52club: can a video clip be put in a layer?
A: Just like any other... yes.

Q: olympic-college: what is the file type for the 3-d beetle
A: OBJ.... Photoshop supports many file types ( 3DS, OBJ, U3D, KMZ, and COLLADA)

Q: Mike Wogan: how did you keep the background behind the bird?
A: Cloning.... I similar tutorials on this in this DVD... Motion Control.

Q: Sean Boughner: How does the bird itself move and the background stay put? Isn't it all just one flattened image?
A: You mask to extract the bird... then use clone tools to fill in the holes. You can download a basic tutorial for a similar technique Handout | Demo Files | DVD Available.

Q: pozzlux: Smart Objects seem like such an obviously good idea, there must be a downside. Why wouldn't the program simply make all pixel-based layers into a smart object?
A: On high res images... it gets slow... not all commands are available.

Q: madelaney3: Can you repeat the web address that was given in answer to the quest re: Ken Burns effect?
A: Here is an article... here is a DVD.

Q: Mauricio Calderon: can u make a selection on the video clip and apply filters to that specific selection?
A: Yes... but if the object moves you have issues. IF you make the clip a Smart Filter, you can globally apply the a filter... otherwise they apply one frame at a time.

Q: kevindy: can you save the video file with the layered adjustments for future use?
A: Yes, just save the PSD. You can also import the file into AE as a layered comp and most adjustment layers translate so you can modify the effects with keyframes.

Q: Pcarston: why would you use Photohsop over AE or Premiere for working on a video?
A: Certain color correction tasks, frame averaging, storyboards, DVD menu design, reference clips when designing lower-thirds, cloning, healing, scratch removal, lots of reasons....

Q: 52club: can you save/export video clips to different video formats?
A: You can go to any codec (compressor/decompressor) you have on your system inlcuding native formats for Apple, Avid, Panasonic, and Sony.

Q: InkaBoy: I imported a video, but only get the first frame, what if I want a different frame from the video?
A: Press the Space Bar to play or open the Animation Window

Q: rajesh11: If we bring in a vector image from Illustrator as Smart Object into PS and then open the .psd file into AE will the Illustrator file still remain vector in AE?
A: No.. but that is a GOOD feature request. Smart Objects don't currently work in AE. But you can send a request to aftereffects@adobe.com to request it.

Q: Kongadobe: can you apply a smart filter and blur the photo then use a paint brush to reveal the visible selection?
A: Yes... just paint on the layer mask with White or Black as needed.

Q: AireSonic: How did you view the animation timeline
A: Window > Animation

Q: Christian Gomez 2: can you draw things on the video file and that will be saved in the frames?
A: Yes... I often clone to an empty layer above... or use text layers in this way.

Q: 3DDiva: Can you paint continuously on video in PS?
A: You paint from frame to frame... but there are onion-skinning tools.