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inweaknessbe
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 Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:29 am Post subject: Applying effects to multiple layers simultaneously? |
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Any way to do it?
I'm using Photoshop CS3 Standard, and I'm no newbie. =)
For example.
I'm working on an image, and I need it to say "The Wedding of Jane Smith."
I have 4 different text layers showing up, and they're all visible. (a real small "the," a much larger "Wedding," a small "of," and a large "Jane Smith.") I like to have the different words on separate text layers so I can move them around and lay them out the way I like.
I got to the point where I wanted to apply blending effects to the text (drop shadow, bevel, whatever). Now, since I have 4 different text layers, what I'd normally do is merge them into one rasterized layer and then do my effects. But I'm wondering if there is a better, more non-destructive way.
I do video graphic design at my job, working with a video editor, and it would be extremely convenient if I could apply effects to multiple text layers without first rasterizing and merging the layers. i.e. when my boss or the client is looking over my shoulder, and I can show him what the text looks like with the blending FX without having to commit to the text placement/size by rasterizing/merging.
Hope I make sense, thanks in advance.
EDIT: I understand I can apply the effects on one layer and then paste the layer style to multiple linked text layers... what I'm wondering is if I can apply it to multiple layers in the first place. |
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Matt
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Hi there
In a word - no!
The best you'll get is creating layer styles for one layer, copying it, and then selecting a range of layers before pasting the effects to all of them in one hit.
Hope this helps
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inweaknessbe
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thanks for your reply mattyboy777
that's what I was afraid of, oh well
It was worth asking though right?
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Matt
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Yeah always worth asking, I'm sure this kind of multi-layer adjustment will be part of a future version of photoshop. Until then, I guess good old copy and paste will have to suffice.
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doubrovski
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inweaknessbe,
In PS CS3 you can select all the 4 layers > convert them to a smart object > and then handle it as a single layer - apply styles, blending modes, and even filters...
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Matt
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Of course, the old smart object workaround! Keeps the text editable inside the smart object too!
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