Monday, August 4, 2008

Mega Doodle Inspired PSE 5 or 6 Action Grab Bag #4

Here is Mega Doodle Inspired's Grab Bag #4 for Photoshop Elements 5 & 6 found at Scrappin' Freestyle for $5.00. This was a great step back in time for me as I haven't used my PSE 5 in over a year! I am in awe of the capabilities of this program after trying out this grab bag! These actions also come with easy to follow instructions with screen shots for installing the actions for the new or rusty PSE action user! This designer really has her customers placed first.Nice fold with lift shadow. Paper is left layered for easy customization.I am not totally crazy about this "tear". The designer does a good job "rolling" the fold, but in my opinion the tear could be a more layered realistic tear. I do want to point out however, that the designer does leave the paper, shadow and fold paper in three separate layers, so the designer using the action could put their own tear on if wanted.These actions included in this time saver pack include:

-Save my GIF-
-Save my JPG-
-Save my PNG-
-Save my PSD-
-Save my Preview 600-
-Save my Preview 900-
-Trim and Save My PNG-

I tried each and every one of the actions, I did not have any difficulties using them, they all performed to my expectations. The trim and save PNG action does not cut off any of your element as you will sometimes see if a designer does not pay close enough attention when using a trim tool in PS. The save my JPG, does a nice job a saving multiple items that I placed as you would on a preview without converting to a JPG file. It did not move my elements and resized them appropriately.

Fun patterns, actions do all the work for you after you pick your colors or papers. Only real downfall I could possibly see to these are that they are ready made and not easily customizable, except of course for colors, unless you are experienced with using actions.Two different envelope styles that can be customized for different looks depending on the paper textures used. Very realistic shadowing and seams. Both envelopes remain in open layers allowing you to place items inside the envelope or to open or close the flap, with shadows for each! Very customizable and even come with a recolorable wax seal.