Layers TV: Episode 52

Corey talks about creating and using Actions in Illustrator.

• Open the Actions palette by going under the Windows menu
• Choose new action and assign it to an Fkey.
• Record the steps of the new action, save it, and then you can use it anytime you need to complete that task again
• Use the place a function command to include a menu function in your action
• Use button mode to display easy-to-use buttons for quick access to your actions

RC goes over some of the new features of Lightroom 2 that you need to be aware of.

• Hold down the Alt/Option key when opening the Lightroom application to switch to different catalogs
• Remember that in Lightroom 2, you don’t have the option of moving one collection into another unless you are using collection sets
• Save new sub-collections under an overall set
• These new cataloging tools will help keep your photos organized
• You can also create module-specific collections, like slideshows

Contest Winner
RC and Corey have decided that the weekly contest winner from Layers TV will be announced in RC’s blog post. Remember when you submit your answer in the contact form to choose Layers Blog from the drop-down menu. Be sure to check the front page post for the name of this week’s winner and tune in to this week’s episode to find out what the contest question and prizes are.