Comments on: It’s “Guest Blog Wednesday” with Matt Kloskowski, Pt. 2!

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:55:09 +0000

I think if it looks good it is good. But I love using layer masks rather than the eraser tool. If you erase using a layer mask you can refine the edge of the mask further (in CS4) by using the feather command. That would be more difficult to do using the eraser tool.

By: Alex99

Alex99 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:02:36 +0000

What kind of rational incentive the participant have as the time nears midnight and the number reaches the limit? ,

By: Maxx62

Maxx62 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:10:23 +0000

And what about the role of South America ? ,

By: Mark Hamburg

Mark Hamburg — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:47:36 +0000

Very late to the thread, but it’s worth noting that in the wake of Photoshop 4’s increased emphasis on creating layers, we started teaching people the mantra “Command-E is your friend.”

By: Aeron

Aeron — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:23:51 +0000

Matt,

As a self taught photoshop user I have always worked in a “destructive” manner.

So thanks for making it more PC.

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Phaunt Actions » Fun Stuff Monday — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:29:29 +0000

[...] I read Scott Kelby’s blog whenever I get a chance and I was perusing the old posts and found THIS ONE by Matt Kloskowski. He talks about the "non destructive workflow" and how for many of us it is a pain. He [...]

By: Emma Lysyk

Emma Lysyk — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:07:54 +0000

As a professional, or even as some one who works with photos/graphics daily and often, the chance is ALWAYS there that something will get messed up and you’ll have to start over. That’s just a part of life and to be expected.

The non-destructive editing is a fantastic idea if you have unlimited processor speeds and disk space. I don’t… Therefore, I keep all the layers until the project is done, and then if something needs changing later after the file is condensed and merged (usually half the layers or less), then I have a semi-starting point with my left over files. I also tend to save several versions if I can forsee it happening.

I’m also too distracted to type out specific examples, but the point is that I agree with you. If the action can easily be re-created, there’s no point in saving a bajillion layers for it.

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Photography, HDR and more… « mikelao photography — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:24:33 +0000

[...] Matt Kloskowski’s Guest Blog Entry at Scott Kelby’s Blog: Interseting discussion there on the ‘Destructive Workflow’ [...]

By: Gustavo Castaneda

Gustavo Castaneda — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:38:18 +0000

Greetings from Venezuela!

By: elmar

elmar — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:05:01 +0000

hey, yap, I aggree with you. learn first, digest, then work smart. in photoshop

By: Andrew Whited

Andrew Whited — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:32:42 +0000

Thanks man, I totally agree with you. Good post!

By: Barry

Barry — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:13:21 +0000

Hi there Matt:

As for me I always work with a non destructive workflow and have for what seems like ages. I will agree however that I almost never need to go back and change anything. Old habits die hard I guess and I’ll just keep stacking them up.

Thank for the read. It was interesting

Barry