Photoshop - Processing multiple images all at once

I always like to keep a high resolution copy of my documents (usually in a .psd format) and then a lower quality file to share via email or on a website (.jpg format)
Here is a really slick way to edit the resolution of a file folder full of images all at the same time.
Go to File - Scripts and select "Image Processor".
Select the folder containing your images. Then select a destination folder for your processed images.
You'll have the option of specifying the quality, image size, location of finished files and more.
What a handy feature!

Photoshop - Creating a reflection

I've always admired a cool reflection but wondered how difficult it would be to do. Today we're going to see how easy it can be. Just follow the directions below to create a beautiful reflection of text or any object of your choice.

Copy your original object/text (Ctrl-J or Cmd-J or drag to new layer icon)

Flip item on new layer vertically (Edit>transform>Flip vertical)

Increase the size of your working canvas - Image – Canvas Size – double height

Position accordingly (You may have to use the warp tool for objects/texts with a non-horizontal edge on the bottom)

Fade your reflection (create a Layer Mask- see photo to leftt) use a white to black gradient. Make sure you click on the layer mask icon.

Drag gradient across the reflection layer and edit/re-drag as desired

If needed, lower the reflection layer opacity

Optional: Blur the reflection, depending on the material of the reflected ground you want to imitate.

Don't have Photoshop? You can have a lot of fun at the following sites creating reflections and more!

http://www.reflectionmaker.com/

http://www.funphotobox.com/upload.aspx?effect=sunglasses

And I thought my cat was weird.