Editing File Management Procedures (section)

====Photoshop Workflow====

Photoshop files will often manipulate a source stock photo with added elements and effect layers. The more layers and effects, the larger the overall size. In the initial concept stages, the source artwork should be resized to the minimum production requirements. We don't need to create high-res versions of every concept at print quality when developing a web site. Resize artwork down to double density at the required size and complete all manipulation there. 

Save your file as a new version of the original with a descriptive appendix to the name in the Art folder. If the file becomes useful in other pieces, we will move this file to the Photos - Logos directory after final production. 

'''Do not''' create files larger than necessary for creative comps. 

Create a source file with layers if you want to preserve editing (eg. Adobe-98374983745-Swoosh.psd"), but save a flattened version with an appended name (eg. Adobe-98374983745-Swoosh-flat.psd") to the Art folder for importing in to your layout. Placing PSD files with layers into layout can cause memory problems when they grow too complex.

'''Do not''' import PSD files with Smart Objects into Illustrator.