Running multiple batch actions on the same folder? One Click?

we run actions on group of images using cs4 file->automate->batch function. use take, example, 200 images set folder , run "action" create rendered 2d design , save in different location source image , add extension file name, leaving source image unaltered. 

 

the problem require run 20 times, each time, difference :- want save different location , "action" used different because changes colour example.

 

the desired output is:

 

from jpeg ---> 20 folders (named 20 different colours) , our images rendered (as in our action) , saved 20 folders

so have 20 versions of each image

 

currently set off different actions in batch separately, ie. 20 lots of batches set off.

 

 

so example:

 

* have 200 jpeg images in folder [a]

* run batch function run "action" on 200 images in folder [a] render our design , add blue colour overlay (this done in action itself) , save them folder [b] extension (blue) added filename.

* once photoshop finishes running action on 200 images (wish beep or let know finished) run batch run different "action" on same 200 images in folder [a] render design , add pink overlay , save them in folder [c] extension (pink) added filename

 

and on , forth 20 different actions.

 

is there way can instruct photoshop run of these 20 actions (one after other in queue where) without having "babysit" photoshop , ask run each 1 off ourselves manually?

 

would have use javascript this? have no experience javascript @ all.

 

we using photoshop cs4, there easier way on cs5 or cs6?

 

 

kind regards , in advance

steven

would have use javascript this?

i think advisable (if don’t mind risking getting less help) use vb or applescript depending on platform.

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