I like the idea of the Linked smart objects. Just a question about possible workflow.
I work with large layered docs in the 2+GB range. It can get slow, particularly saving and opening.
Idea 1) I use textures on seperate layers. Just by lining the PLACE My file size will be smaller. I'm guessing saving will be faster.
Idea 2) Would it be possible. To work on a lower resolution "proxy" (example final version are images 10,000 x 10,000). Use all layers as SO, downsampled to 2k x 2k.
Everything will be much faster. But all my changes (Blend modes, Opacity, Smart filters) are on the Proxy images.
Now I want to generate my 10K version, could I swop out those 2k images in a folder for the High res?
Have PS "update?"
Maybe It would be required to change the image size to the 10K resolution, then update the Linked SO?
I'm just thinking if this could be possible.
Would save a ton of HD space, Make everything run quicker up until the final step.
What do you guys think?
Maxi
I've done a test.
Swopping a high res for the low res image does work, but PS does not respect the scale. So the image comes in very large.But if I reveal all. I can get the full image to appear. And Smart Plug ins like NIK Analog Efex do rerender at the full res.