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Selection Tools Basics
Layer Mask Basics
Blend Modes
Smart Filters
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Cloning and Color Matching
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Selection Tool Basics

Mastering PhotoShop selection tools is the key to successful compositing. The basic toolset includes many tools for extracting multi–shaped images.

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Magnetic Laso Thumbnail    
Magnetic Lasso Composite

In this lesson, students will detach the gargoyle from the background. They will then duplicate the image and arrange each in the Layer Palette. Students will then finish up this composite by adding a gradient background.

This is only one of several lessons in this module. Other lessons include mastering other selection tools. Students will also learn tricks of the trade that make it a snap to work with some of these tools.   Home