The Complete Guide to Smart Objects in Photoshop

This course explains how Smart Objects work in Photoshop and demonstrates non-destructive workflows with RAW images, smart filters, mockups, linked files, and reflections.

Syllabus

Why Do We Need Smart Objects?
Advantages of RAW Images as Smart Objects
Using ACR to Open RAW Image as a Smart Object
The ‘Pixel’ Concept of Smart Objects
Example of Smart Objects vs. Regular Raster Layers
Blur the Background with Smart Filters
The Power of Smart Groups
Creating Mockups with Smart Objects
Using ‘Replace Contents’ to Your Advantage
Embedded vs. Linked Smart Objects
Making Duplicate Smart Objects Unique
Creating a Smart Reflection
Limitations of Smart Objects
Conclusion and the Idea of Non-Destructive Editing