Layers in presets?

[Autark]

From another thread:

One tip I like is to use Perfectly Clear on a Layer and then reduce the Opacity to reduce the Aggresiveness...

What a good idea. Wonder if that would do anything with the hyper-aggressive Autolevels/Autocontrast problem? Time to play...

I thought that would make a good preset, but I cannot figure out how to make a preset that contains a layer. I see I can include layers in a selective copy but not when creating presets. Is that a know limitation?

[tundraquad]

I cannot neither.
for instance, my copyrights text contains quite often 2 lines. Since zText supports a single line text only, I created 1 preset per line that must be applied to separate layers. Unfortunately, I must manually create the layers prior to applying the presets. This procedure must be repeated to each image that I must copyright. It's not fun & it slows down my work-flow. I hope this will be improved in the future.

Thanks for bringing that up!

[andysalay]

I cannot neither.
for instance, my copyrights text contains quite often 2 lines. Since zText supports a single line text only, I created 1 preset per line that must be applied to separate layers. Unfortunately, I must manually create the layers prior to applying the presets. This procedure must be repeated to each image that I must copyright. It's not fun & it slows down my work-flow. I hope this will be improved in the future.

Thanks for bringing that up!

Me too.

I often used polygons on layer with large feather for ND filter. (I know about other solutions, but this gives mi greater accuracy and ability to tweak everything including denoise).
I too was unhappy when realized presets cannot create layers with objects.

Regards,
Andy Salay

[RickHeath]

@Tundraquad - Are you aware that you can use selective copy (CTRL+SHIFT+C) to copy multiple layers which you can then paste into multiple images? So you can set up 1 image and paste identical layers into as many as you want in 1 go.

Regards

Rick.

[tundraquad]

Hi RickHeath,

Yes, you're right! It actually saves me a lot of time doing such when I use the text in the exact same location.
The problem comes in when I use the text on imgs from cameras having a different resolution (I use D200/300/700s which have a different sensor), or more often when I position the copyrgt text at a different location. The main waste of time is when moving the text around.
... Actually, you're giving me an idea! I should create several generic images (somewhere in a specific catalog) with many scenarios, & use them as templates! ... He, why not! ... Thanks RickHeath!!

[afx]

for instance, my copyrights text contains quite often 2 lines. Since zText supports a single line text only, I created 1 preset per line that must be applied to separate layers.

Use Typewriter instead. It supports multiline text.

cheers
afx

[tundraquad]

Hi afx,

Yes, I agree. I was used to Ghostwriter 1st, then TypeWriter. But in December I was concerned about how long Typewriter would be supported for. So, I transited to zText thinking that it will be maintained in the longer future.
Regards,

[afx]

Yes, I agree. I was used to Ghostwriter 1st, then TypeWriter. But in December I was concerned about how long Typewriter would be supported for. So, I transited to zText thinking that it will be maintained in the longer future.
Regards,

Well, Sadman did produce an AS version, so I think that is not an issue anymore (I am using it for my watermarks).
He just needs to get around to make it more public ;-}

http://support.bibblelabs.com/forums/vi ... 66#p100266

cheers
afx

[tundraquad]

Caramba !!
How did I miss that!
Well done Sadman!. See you in the Bibble forum.

Thank you SO much afx!

[B4b5]

What a good idea. Wonder if that would do anything with the hyper-aggressive Autolevels/Autocontrast problem? Time to play...

Here's how I tamed the hyper-aggressive Autolevels:
bopt:hasSettings="true"
bopt:shadowval="0.002"
bopt:highlightval="0.003"

[Tadjio]

Here's how I tamed the hyper-aggressive Autolevels:
bopt:hasSettings="true"
bopt:shadowval="0.002"
bopt:highlightval="0.003"

I have done the same thing in my Default files, as 0.002 and below has no effect on the image.

The trouble is that I find I then end up changing the 2 to a 3 to a 4 etc, and then .002 to .02 to .2 until AutoLevel kicks in.
Not very productive 'trial and error'

[B4b5]

The trouble is that I find I then end up changing the 2 to a 3 to a 4 etc, and then .002 to .02 to .2 until AutoLevel kicks in.

Hi Tadjio;

I don't use Autolevels very much, but as a default I keep it off (false) and use the numbers given above only because they seem to be at the threshold
of a nice little response for the images from my camera.

I regard Autolevels like cholesterol medicine - a little goes a long way - a whole lot more isn't necessarily a whole lot better.

[benoit]

Hi afx,
Yes, I agree. I was used to Ghostwriter 1st, then TypeWriter. But in December I was concerned about how long Typewriter would be supported for. So, I transited to zText thinking that it will be maintained in the longer future.
Regards,

Or use zText with the escape breakline sequence : '\n'
my signature preset is using ztext with the following :
'@ E de Maistre\n%HEADLINE%\n%DATE%'
In the picture I am lookin at now it gives the followin with very nice layout :
@ E de Maistre
Mariage Céline et Julien
2011-09-17

Regards