Photoshop for Photographers ©
Bob DiNatale
Activity: Selection Techniques
Reading: Chapter 2 "Selection Primer" - Studio Techniques by Ben Wilmore
File Needed: [PSPselection.tif] (you can save the image below)
Skills needed to perform this lesson: Completion of Layers activity and a basic knowledge of "Selections" tools.
Objective: To add and subtract selections, explore different "selection" tools and use "Quick Mask" mode.

"I choose a block of marble and chop off whatever I don't need." Franscios-Auguste Rodin

What you select in what you effect!
Of all the impressive features Photoshop Tool; Filters; Layers; Masks; etc. no other aspect of Photoshop is as important as SELECTION!

The selections techniques in these lessons may be a refresher to some or new to others. In either case, understanding selection techniques will go a long way to your success in Photoshop. The selection process is the keystone to producing your desired results in Photoshop.
There are 3 lessons in this activity. [Est. Time: 1hr.]
First Lesson [PC] [Mac]
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