Dave Cross demonstrates how to use Adobe Photoshop’s variables and data set options to replace text and graphics and quickly produce multiple versions of a template.
Author: Dave Cross
For close to 25 years, Dave Cross has been helping photographers and creative professionals get the most out of their software. Starting with Adobe Illustrator classes in 1987, Dave has taught Photoshop,Illustrator and InDesign to thousands of users around the world. He has a Bachelor of Education, is an Adobe Certified Instructor in Photoshop CS5 and is a Certified Technical Trainer. Dave has taught at Photoshop World (20 times), written numerous articles and several books, co-hosts Photoshop User TV and has appeared in many DVDs and online courses for Kelby Training. Dave is the Lead Instructor for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, and runs his own studio/workshop space in Tampa, FL. Over the last 12 years, Dave has taught Photoshop in every state in the United States, throughout Canada and in Europe, consistently earning rave reviews. Dave is well-known for his engaging style, his humor and his ability to make complex topics easy to understand. In 2009 Dave was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame.
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pretty cool tine saving tut
Pretty cool time saving tutorial
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When you went through them the sample photo on the bottom right was incorrect meaning it did not match the large photo on the left why?
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Help! I followed your instructions, and it keeps telling me that the replacement file was not found. My targets are correct. What do I do?
excelent tutorial! thank you man!
Excellent! You solved a major headache. Good tutorial. Thanks!
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Wow cool post! Amazing tutorial man. It?s insane just how many spectacular tutorials you guys publish. Really enjoy your work. Say thanks!