KUBOTA PRODUCTION TOOLS V2 - The Get it Done Pak

How fast can you color correct, retouch, sharpen, batch, resize and make images presentation ready? With our Production Tools, you will spend minutes – not hours. These tools will help you speed through daily tasks. Spend more time creating images and less time getting them ready.

KUBOTA PRODUCTION TOOLS V2 contains over 70 tools, including Noise Reduction Headphones, Shadow Killer Brush 2, Border White with Black Keyline, Logo Placer, the famous KPD Magic Sharp and many more.

All Kubota Actions run through our acclaimed Action DASHBOARD*, allowing lightning-quick search and launch of ANY action in Photoshop! Only the DASHBOARD allows keyword tagging, favorite marking, adding descriptions, and categorization of your actions. Our effects are fast, easy, and customizable so you can quickly edit and beautify your images in Photoshop.

* This Pak can be purchased to use with the new Action DASHBOARD 4 Pro or Action DASHBOARD 3. The new Action DASHBOARD 4 Pro is now available for free and comes with almost 50 free Actions, plus Pro features. Learn more and get it now!

Read what users are saying about KUBOTA PRODUCTION TOOLS.

"I use Kubota's Magic Sharp action on 99% of the images that are sold as prints or that go into my albums as well as most of my web images." — Becker

"Whew.... for two days straight, I have been researching, TRYING to figure out where the rediculous clarity is coming from that I see in the work of Jessica Claire, Jasmine Star, Becker, etc.... Every time someone posed this question on a forum, the response was always the same... "Well, that isn't Photoshop, that's good lighting, good glass, great exposure, blah dee blah dee blah....." Like pro photographers don't know those things are essential... geez. It's MORE THAN THAT people, it's something else... and if you check the aforementioned photographer's blogs (Becker, etc) all they mention is Levels and Curves.... IT'S MORE THAN THAT, WHAT IS IT?!?!!?!? I was losing it! I'm tenacious if nothing else, I was not going to let it go. Finally, I saw one little blurb about Magic Sharpen. I was ready to try anything. Guess what - that was the missing link. It's amazing!!! THANK YOU KEVIN!!! Now, my question is - why is this such a secret?!" Greta R.

IMAGE ENHANCEMENT PHOTOSHOP ACTIONS INCLUDED IN THIS PAK

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BLACK & WHITE EFFECTS

PLAY FIRST (really) Production Tools is set up in sections which help you to process your images from beginning to end. These messages can be disabled, once you are familiar with an Action. To do so, find the STOP step in the Action (usually the first step) that has the note. Un-check the box in the far left column next to that step.

Noise Reduction Headphones
Just like it sounds. Ha. Will help to reduce noise in your image.

Rotate 90 CCW
Pretty self explanatory, don't you think! Assign a function key to this one!

Lighten Via SCREEN 1 Third Stop
Similar to a 1/3 stop exposure increase. Works differently than a simple levels or curves adjustment as is raises all levels like an exposure would, but keeps the image from washing out like "Brightness/Contrast".

Lighten Via SCREEN 1 Half Stop
As previous - 1/2 stop

Lighten Via SCREEN 2 Thirds Stop
As previous - 2/3 stop

Lighten Via SCREEN 1 Stop
As previous - 1 stop

D1 Magenta Remove
Removes the inherent magenta cast from skin tones.

D1x Magenta Remove
Removes the inherent magenta cast from skin tones.

D60 Magenta Remove
Removes the inherent magenta cast from skin tones.

Canon 1D Ultimate Perfection
Just makes it better.

WHAT ABOUT OTHER CAMERAS?
If your camera is not listed, it's probably new enough that it doesn't need a default color adjustment. These Actions were designed for older cameras that had inherent color cast problems.

Shadow Killer Brush 2
Paint out shadows.

KK Shadow Detail Opener
Brings out shadow detail and raises shadow values without adversely affecting highlight detail. Adjustment is targeted primarily at shadow tones.

RETOUCHING

RETOUCHING INSTRUCTION
An Action that simply describes the types of Actions in this section: Please retouch your image using the "Portrait setup" Action. Use the "Hide and Show notes" or "DELETE sticky notes" to remove the instructional note.

Portrait Setup
Automatically prepares the necessary layers for retouching portraits. Instructions for what to do with the layers are displayed as a sticky note. Use the previous Action to hide this note while you work.

TWEAKING

TWEAKING INSTRUCTION
When the image has been adjusted to "normal", please use any of the Artistic Actions from Kubota Artistic Action sets to enhance the look of your image.

FINISHING

FINISHING INSTRUCTION
Please use any number of these Actions for the little extras that you might need.

Grow Border Black with White Auto
Adding a black border with a white keyline.

Grow Border White with Blk Auto
Adding a white border with a black keyline.

Inside Stroker Black with White Key
Inside stroke of white with black border.

Inside Stroker White with Black Key
Inside stroke of black with white border.

Border White Horizontal Border Black Vertical
Border White with Black Horizontal
Border White with Black Vertical
Border Black with White Horizontal
Border Black with White Vertical
All of the above are combinations of different stroke and border.

Add a Keyline Layer 6 px
Adds a nice simple keyline around the image area. Use alone or with the above Actions.

Add a Keyline Layer 12 px
Same, but a little larger keyline.

INTERPOLATION

INTERPOLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sizing images up or down more than 200% can benefit from our interpolation Actions to maintain detail. Read the "Res up - how to use" instructions for details.

Res Up - How to Use
Instructions for interpolation Actions.

Res Up 110 percent Method 1X
The popular interpolation method for making over 200% enlargements.

Res Up 5 Steps
Plays Res up 110% 5 times in a row.

Res Up 10 Steps
Plays Res up 110% 10 times in a row.

Res Up 110 percent 1X Bicubic Smooth CS
The popular interpolation method for making over 200% enlargements. Uses Photoshop® CS's Bicubic Smooth method.

Res Up 5 steps Bicubic Smooth CS Plays Res up Bicubic Smooth 110% 5 times in a row.

Res Up 10 steps Bicubic Smooth CS
Plays Res up Bicubic Smooth 110% 10 times in a row.

Res Down 90 percent Method
Same interpolation method for sizing down considerably. Best for web images from full sized originals.

Res Down 5 Steps
Plays Res down 110% 5 times in a row.

Res Down 10 Steps
Plays Res down 110% 10 times in a row.

250 DPI

Make Full Frame VERT within 8x10 250 dpi Small
Places your full frame vertical image, without cropping, into a "matted" 8x10 page.

Make Full Frame VERT within 8x10 250 dpi Medium
Same as above but a slightly larger image (less matte area).

Make Full Frame VERT within 8x10 250 dpi Large
Same as above but a larger image (less matte area).

Make Full Frame HORIZ within 8x10 250 dpi Small
Same as above but for horizontal images.

Make Full Frame HORIZ within 8x10 250 dpi Medium
Same as above but for horizontal images.

Make Full Frame HORIZ within 8x10 250 dpi Large
Same as above but for horizontal images.

300 DPI

Make Full Frame VERT within 8x10 300 dpi Small
Same as above but at 300 dpi.

Make Full Frame VERT within 8x10 300 dpi Medium
Same as above but at 300 dpi.

Make Full Frame VERT within 8x10 300 dpi Large
Same as above but at 300 dpi.

Make Full Frame HORIZ within 8x10 300 dpi Small
Same as above but for horizontal images.

Make Full Frame HORIZ within 8x10 300 dpi Medium
Same as above but for horizontal images.

Make Full Frame HORIZ within 8x10 300 dpi Large
Same as above but for horizontal images.

ADD FILENAME

ADD FILENAME INSTRUCTIONS
Add the filename to your image. Play the Actions below and follow the instructions closely.

Add Filename 1200px

Add Filename 1000px

Add Filename 750px

Add Filename 450px

LOGO PLACER

Logo Placement Instructions
Play this Action and follow the instructions to place your logo on the bottom of your image on the left, in the center, or on the right.

Logo Placer btm Center

Logo Placer btm Right

Logo Placer btm Left

Set up Step for Logo

Open Logo

SHARPENING

SHARPENING INSTRUCTION
Make your image sharp! KPD Magic Sharp is a long time favorite, but try the others for more or less sharpening.

Clarify Lite
Cuts the "haze" in some digital images. Adds a bit of localized contrast and gives images just a little snap.

Clarify Med
Heavier version of above.

Sharpen USM KK
A nice general sharpening setting for images 200-300 dpi.

Sharpen KPD Magic Sharp
A variation of the above.

Sharpen CH
Another sharpening variation without using USM. USM may be added afterwards if desired.

Sharpen Custom Hi Pass
Another sharpening variation without using USM. USM may be added afterwards if desired.

Sharpen Custom Hi Pass Plus USM
As above but with USM added. Great for those really soft or slightly out of focus images.

Smarter Sharp Edge Mask 2
Sharpen the edges and not those parts you don't want sharpened like the skin.

Smarter Sharp Paint It in
Paint in your smart sharp.

ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting Instruction
Please make adjustments to your image for tonality and basic color correction before moving on to Retouching.

ACTION DASHBOARD Options

All Kubota Actions are powered exclusively through Kubota Action DASHBOARDs and are not sold as .ATN (Photoshop Action) files.

After your order is placed, you will receive links to download both Action DASHBOARDs along with a license code to activate your Actions in your Action DASHBOARD 3. Action DASHBOARD 4 Pro does not require a license code and access will be attached to your account. You may use the DASHBOARD that meets your system requirements at this time.

Before completing your order, please read the following details about both Action DASHBOARDs.

KUBOTA ACTION DASHBOARD 4 PRO

System Requirements:
Mac: OS X 10.5 or higher; Photoshop CS5 or higher*
PC: Windows XP or higher; Photoshop CS5 or higher*

*If you upgraded to the latest versions of CS6, version 13.0.2/13.1 or higher, you must follow these steps to install the Action DASHBOARD 4 Pro at this time.

Introducing the new Action DASHBOARD 4 Pro available now! The new DASHBOARD is available for free and comes with almost 50 free Actions, plus Pro features. Also included is a new feature to try any Kubota Action you do not own on your images at any time.

After your order is placed, you will receive an email with a download link for the Action DASHBOARD 4 Pro. If you have already downloaded and installed it, it is not necessary to do so again. If you need to install it, please download it and follow closely the directions in "IMPORTANT-Installation_Instructions.pdf" included in the download.

Upon completion of your order, you will be automatically granted access in your DASHBOARD account to the Actions in this Pak. To access your new Actions, login to your Action DASHBOARD 4 Pro. If you are already logged in to your DASHBOARD, go to your Options dropdown menu in the upper right corner and select 'Check for Purchases.'

KUBOTA ACTION DASHBOARD 3

System Requirements:
Mac: OS X 10.5 or higher; Photoshop CS3 or CS4*
PC: Windows XP or higher; Photoshop CS3 or CS4*

*Installing into Photoshop CS5 and higher is possible, but special installation steps are required. Please click HERE for instructions.

After your order is placed, you will receive an email with a download link for the Action DASHBOARD 3. If you have already downloaded and installed it, it is not necessary to do so again and you should purchase this product directly from your DASHBOARD by clicking on the 'Purchase' button. If this is your first installation of the Action DASHBOARD 3, your Kubota Action DASHBOARD will appear as a trial version for the first 30 days following your installation, with or without purchase. Everyone starts off in trial mode, which includes most of our Kubota Actions and the Kubota Action DASHBOARD PRO version. You can enter in the license code you receive with your purchase any time within the trial period and you will still have access to everything for those 30 days. At the end of the trial, your license will keep active only the products you own.

Please note, if you already own other Kubota DASHBOARD Paks and use DASHBOARD 3, the new license code will only activate the new Pak and only one license code can be used at a time. Thus, if you activate this new code, you will only be granted access to this Pak and will no longer be able to access your other purchased Paks. No need to fear, we will consolidate all of your purchases as soon as possible and send you your updated code. To avoid this delay, and for immediate access to these Actions, purchase this product directly from your DASHBOARD by clicking the 'Purchase' button.