Fast Photoshop Setup (Brushes, Actions, Keys)

From time to time I will share my art knowledge and experience. I will divide it into sections - Technique / Mindset / Insight. Let us start with the technique.

I decided to start with my very beginnings, a Photoshop setup.
I used to paint with classical techniques, but at some point in late 2001 I started to paint with computer tablet. It had so many useful tools and options I was amazed. It reminded me of a Starcraft game, where learning keyboard shortcuts made you faster and helped a lot.  I created a Photoshop setup I still use and develop. It helps to get all I want from Photoshop very fast.

Keyboard - try to set it up so you can have a good flow and you don't need to click on any icon or menu. Try to remember all useful shortcuts. After a while it will be natural and fast. When needed, record and use Photoshop's actions. Here is my setting:

www.dropbox.com/s/obey17vhm3b4…
www.dropbox.com/s/x46jpp8krw8n…

(install it in Photoshop's Keyboard Shortcuts Menu and Actions Window)

Brushes - I have a lot of brushes, some of them I do use a lot, some of them are for special occasions, most of them I still try to get to know better.

www.dropbox.com/s/x15r6mgnonrz…

My pack of brushes is strongly based on what other concept artist have shared (thank you guys!):
Maciej Kuciara brushes (maciejkuciara.deviantart.com/a…)
Jonas De Ro brushes (jonasdero.deviantart.com/art/F…)
Shaddy Saffadi brushes (www.shaddyconceptart.com/downl…)
Dan Lu Visi brushes (danluvisiart.deviantart.com/ar…)
Paweł Świeżak brushes (www.facebook.com/profile.php?i…)
Darek Zabrocki brushes (daroz.deviantart.com/art/FREE-…)

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Cheers,