8 Replies Latest reply on Jul 20, 2016 7:19 AM by Sandee Cohen

How would you handle this Adobe Stock workflow problem?

Sandee Cohen Jul 18, 2016 11:50 AM

I have some images from Adobe Stock that I am using for comps in InDesign.

They need to be black and white in the comp.

Once I purchase them, I will apply the B/W image adjustment layer in PSD. But for now I want them to appear B/W for the comp.

Here's my dilemma.

If I open and apply the B/W image adjustment layer, I have to save it as a PSD file to be able to make adjustments to the adjustment layer. Then I lose the ease of buying the stock image by clicking the little cloud.

If I open and apply the B/W conversion to the image and resave as a JPEG, I lose the ability to alter the B/W setting for the comp.

I can do some workarounds by creating a black object set to "Hue" and positioning it over ID, but it's a lot of extra work and will make it difficult to modify the comp on the fly.

What am I missing that would make this so much easier?

1. Re: How would you handle this Adobe Stock workflow problem?

Sheena Kaul Jul 19, 2016 12:51 AM (in response to Sandee Cohen)

Hi Sandee,

Not really sure if this helps or not, but when you open the image to view its properties (right before the downloading step), there are options below of related images; you may find your desired frame of image there.

Let me know if that helps!

Regards,
Sheena
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2. Re: How would you handle this Adobe Stock workflow problem?

Sandee Cohen Jul 19, 2016 9:03 AM (in response to Sheena Kaul)

No Sheena.

None of my images have greyscale counterparts shown.

It's really a question of not being able to make modifications and save as a PSD file that is linked to the original JPEG.

I wish Adobe Stock used PSD as their primary file format.
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3. Re: How would you handle this Adobe Stock workflow problem?

Sheena Kaul Jul 19, 2016 9:13 AM (in response to Sandee Cohen)

I can take that as a feedback Sandee.

Currently only jpeg and EPS formats are available.
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4. Re: How would you handle this Adobe Stock workflow problem?

Sandee Cohen Jul 19, 2016 9:46 AM (in response to Sheena Kaul)

Thanks.

Being able to save as a Photoshop file that is linked to the original JPEG would be great!
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5. Re: How would you handle this Adobe Stock workflow problem?

Theresa J Jul 19, 2016 7:58 PM (in response to Sandee Cohen)

Sandee,

You can save a Photoshop file that is linked to the original JPEG but you have to create a new file first. To answer your original question, this is what I would do.
1. Create a template PSD file at a size that works best for placement in the inDesign layout.
2. Add a B&W Adjustment layer to the template PSD.
3. Find the stock image, drag it to the template PSD placing the layer below the B&W adjustment
4. Save as a new file with suitable name
5. Place the new PSD file in InDesign (linked not embedded)
6. Repeat as needed for all the images

When you are ready to license the stock image use the inDesign links panel to open each PSD, license the image from Photoshop and then close and save the file. The updated licensed image should update in InDesign.

I understand your challenge. My workflow adds extra steps but it's the only way to accomplish the in app licensing option.
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6. Re: How would you handle this Adobe Stock workflow problem?

Sandee Cohen Jul 20, 2016 4:32 AM (in response to Theresa J)

Teresa!

Brilliant!

I'm just adding this for anyone else who reads this that when the JPEG image is added to the PSD file, it's a Smart Object. So it can be edited and updated.

But the workflow is perfect! It should be written up and featured on the very front of the Adobe Stock web page.

Thanks!!!

Sandee
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7. Re: How would you handle this Adobe Stock workflow problem?

Theresa J Jul 20, 2016 7:09 AM (in response to Sandee Cohen)

Sandee,

Glad I could help. I should have mentioned that the placed stock image is a Creative Cloud linked smart object. It is linked back to the Creative Cloud Library where you saved the stock image when you selected it in your search. The stock image Photoshop Layer will show a cloud icon, not a standard smart object icon.

Theresa
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8. Re: How would you handle this Adobe Stock workflow problem?

Sandee Cohen Jul 20, 2016 7:19 AM (in response to Theresa J)

Still Brilliant!
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