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Hello I am trying to install several plug-ins filters that I have downloaded. Would you please tell me how to install the plug-ins into the Photoshop program.
Hi Lenny,
There is typically a plug-in folder under your main Photoshop installation folder. Many plugins can be copied or placed there, but many more will have some kind of installer application that sets them up for you.
Depending on your version of Photoshop, and what kind of plugins you are using, the method will be slightly different.
Also, filters are specific instructions, not actually plug-ins. Filters are typically just copied into the appropriate kind of filter folder, which is usually under the Plugins folder. Check the sites where you found the downloads for more specific instructions, or write me back with some details:
Your version of Photoshop
Your operating system
Links to some of the download sites
If you can provide this information, I'll see about getting you some detailed instructions.
Cheers,
-Scott
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Answers by Expert:
Scott Valentine
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Author, "Real World Compositing with Photoshop CS4 (Peachpit)". Beginning to expert questions for Photoshop CS5 Extended, including 3D capabilities. I am also an expert here for Digital Photography. Please - NO questions on Lightroom, Elements, Express or versions earlier than CS4. These questions will be discarded.
Experience
Author, "Real World Compositing with Photoshop CS4" (available from Peachpit.com in January, 2009). I have been a professional level user since 1999, and have used Photoshop for photography, fine art, graphic design, web design, and technical image analysis. I have also conducted classes at the college level in both artistic and technical uses. I am currently an Adobe User Group manager.
Organizations
National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Los Alamos Multimedia Users Group.
Publications
CommunityMX.com, Real World Compositing with Photoshop CS4 (Adobe Press).
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's degree, Physics
Awards and Honors
Several awards for digital photography.
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