Presets define the output specifications for images and videos produced in Creative Force. Set at the Workspace level and assigned to Style Guide positions, they ensure consistent delivery requirements are applied throughout the production workflow– from post-production to QC, all the way to asset delivery.
Getting Started
To get started with Presets in Creative Force, you can access the Presets tab from either of the following locations in Gamma: Open the Production menu and select Presets, or navigate to the top-right menu and select Presets from Studio Settings.
Use the search bar to find a Preset by name, or use the Workspace dropdown to filter by Workspace.
Add New Preset
To create a new Preset, click Add Preset in the top right corner of the screen:
In the following pop-up menu, complete the required fields, then hit 'Add.'
Field | Function |
Workspace | From the dropdown, select the Workspace this Preset should be available for. |
Preset Type | Select between:
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Media Type | Select between:
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Preset Name | Enter a descriptive name to easily identify your Preset throughout Creative Force. |
Preset Specs
Once a preset is created, open the Spec tab to define output specifications and configure variants.
Specification | Function |
File Format | Select an option from the drop-down to define a specific format that the files should be returned in. |
File Extension | Depending on the selected format, you will have the option to further define the extension (.tif vs .tiff, .jpg vs .jpeg) |
File Fallback | Available when TIF is selected as the format. If the file size limit is reached, then Creative Force will automatically export or accept a PSB file instead. |
TIFF Compression | Available when TIF is selected as the format. Select between:
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DPI | Define an acceptable DPI (Dots Per Inch) for the assets to be returned with. |
Color Profile | Select an option from the drop-down to define the accepted color profile for the assets. |
Color Depth | Select an option from the drop-down to define the accepted color depth for the assets. |
Preset Variant Code | Set a variant code, which will be used to identify the spec/variant throughout Creative Force. |
In addition to the drop-down and free-text defined fields, there are a number of specification fields that allow sub-menu configuration via the toggle icon.
Specification | Function |
Size | Select between a set aspect ratio or dimensions by unit in pixels. |
Background Color | Use the color picker to define a background color, use a hex value, or set it to transparent. |
Cropping | Select a cropping method. |
→ Padding & Allignment | Set the expected padding in percent or pixels as a unit. Then, specify the desired alignment (bottom, top, center). |
→ Cropping Guide | Allows you to upload a reference image that defines the crop area visually instead of using numeric padding values. Only .png files are accepted. |
Variants
Variants allow a single position to deliver multiple image outputs with different file formats, DPI, dimensions, or other specifications.
⚠️ Important: Once a preset is actively in use, meaning products are being produced against it, variants cannot be added or removed.
After selecting 'Add Variant,' you will see multiple headers appear under Specs, a Main, and the additional variant specs (Spec-1). To add more variant specs, hit Add Variant again. To remove a variant spec, hit the trash icon next to the Spec header.
📝 Note: A maximum of 50 variants per preset is supported.
Auto-Variants
In addition to manual variants, Auto-Variants can be created for assets related to the Preset. Auto-Variants are variant images generated at the point of asset delivery that do not require retoucher processing.
For more information on Auto-Variants, please see our dedicated article on the subject by following the link below.
Metadata
In Creative Force, Metadata is set up at the Preset level. If a position on the Style Guide is associated with a particular Preset, all assets pushed through the system and mapped to that position will receive the same Metadata configuration.
For more information on Metadata Setup & Configuration, please see our dedicated article on the subject by following the link below.
Once your Preset has been configured to your satisfaction, you can save and exit the Presets area.
Next Steps
Preset Assignment
When you are ready to define which assets should be related to your Presets during Production, you will be able to do so at the Style Guide level.
For more information on Asset Settings in Style Guides, please see our dedicated article on the subject by following the link below.
Preset Visibility
Your Preset spec information will be displayed in a number of places throughout Creative Force. For internal retouching teams, the defined Preset specs will be shown in the HUE panel of Photoshop.
For Art Directors, the presets will be visible during both External and Internal Post QC. Ensuring that image requirements are maintained throughout.
Auto QA
Auto QA is enabled when a preset has been created in Gamma and assigned to a position on the Style Guide. In relevant steps of the production process, the Auto QA function will give you a green tick if the requirements are satisfied, and an orange mark if the requirements are not satisfied:
Depending on your studio configuration, these warnings can serve as either a visual reminder for your retouchers to review specifications or gate the assets from moving forward if the defined specifications on your Preset are not met.
To learn more about Auto-QA Data & Functionality, please see our dedicated article on the subject by following the link below.