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Layer Fundamentals
Selection Tools Basics
Layer Mask Basics
Blend Modes
History Palette
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Shadows and Highlights
Layer Style Basics
Cloning and Color Matching
Smart Filters
Resizing Images
Fixing Crooked Pictures

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Selection Tool Basics

Mastering PhotoShop selection tools is key to successful compositing. The basic toolset includes many tools for extracting multi–shaped images from their backgrounds. In this lesson, students will explore useful selection tools used frequently in Photoshop. They will also learn how to exploit extended controls unique to each selection tool. Lastly, students will learn how to combine selection tools, how to modify selections and how to add or subtract from existing selections.

 

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Magnetic Lasso Tool Demo

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