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Photoshop Selection Techniques Guide

This document summarizes the third session of a Photoshop Basics training. It discusses selecting objects using shape and freeform selection tools, modifying selections, and creating a vignette effect. It also covers fixing imperfections using tools like the Clone Stamp, Healing Brush, and Spot Healing Brush. The session objectives are to practice making selections, compositing multiple images, and fixing imperfections.

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Photoshop Selection Techniques Guide

This document summarizes the third session of a Photoshop Basics training. It discusses selecting objects using shape and freeform selection tools, modifying selections, and creating a vignette effect. It also covers fixing imperfections using tools like the Clone Stamp, Healing Brush, and Spot Healing Brush. The session objectives are to practice making selections, compositing multiple images, and fixing imperfections.

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FILIPINO INSTITUTE

BAHRAIN

Photoshop Basics SESSION: 3

Working with Selections

ENGR. JOHN JOSEF JIMENEZ


TRAINER
Previous Session

• Introduction
• Getting Started
• Photoshop Workspace
• Using Tools
• Using Layers
• Miscellaneous
• Class Exercises
Session 2 Objectives

 Making Selections
 Using Shapes and Colors
 Modifying & Transforming
 Vignette Effect
 Fixing Imperfection
 Healing Brush
 Clone Stamp
 Eyedropper & Brush Combo
 Class Exercises
Compositing

• Most Photoshop images are composite:


Multiple images or visual elements from different sources
combined into one

• Possible Sources:
Digital camera
Scanned artwork
Artwork created in other programs
Stock photography sites
Selection Tools

• Used to select a section of an image


 A selection is enclosed by a marquee
 Dotted line around the edge of selection

• Examine & evaluate your options


 Identify useable shapes / colors to isolate a specific object
Selecting Using Shapes

Fixed-area tools
• Used to select rectangular or elliptical objects
 Rectangular/elliptical marquee tool
 Single row/column marquee tool

Freeform tools
• Used to select objects with irregular shapes
 Lasso tool
 Polygonal lasso tool
 Magnetic lasso tool
Shape Selection Tools
Selection Hints
Magnetic Lasso Options
Modifying a Marquee

• Use buttons from options bar to:


Add to or subtract from a marquee
Intersect with a selection

• Expand or contract a marquee


Smooth out the edges
Add a border
Vignette Effect

Uses feathering to fade from a marquee, blurring the surrounding area


• Create marquee (marquee or lasso tool)
• Modify feather setting (increase blur)
• Layer + Add Layer Mask + Reveal Selection
Fixing Imperfections
Clone Stamp tool
• Paints using a defined sample
1. Hold down Alt/Option key & click to define stamp
2. Click to apply stamp
Healing Brush & Spot Healing Brush tools
• Healing Brush: same as above, but blends results
• Spot Healing Brush: does not required defined sample
• More intelligent than Clone Stamp
Burn & Dodge tools
• Burn: lightens selected area
• Doge: darkens selected area
Eyedropper & Brush combo technique
• Eyedropper: changes Foreground color to selected spot
• Use shortcut keys: “I” and “B” to switch back/forth
Class Exercise

• Work with selections


 Move/copy
 Lasso Tool, Crop Tool, Magic Wand Tool
 Transform (Edit - Transform)
 Make adjustments
 Inverse selections (Select - Inverse)
 Create a vignette

• Combine multiple images

• Fix imperfections
End of Session 3
See You Next Week…

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