 A tool that allows you to select through a free hand method › Unlike the marquee which defines the shape of your selection

 Draws a selection beginning where you click with the mouse  It follows the cursor as you drag your mouse › If you let go of the cursor, PS will automatically finish your selection with a straight line from where you stopped to the point at which you started

 When you are using any of the lasso tools to select, make sure to ZOOM IN as much as possible › Also use your add to and subtract from selection options!

 Same selection options as the regular lasso tool  Creates only SINGLE STRAIGHT LINES  Click mouse to change directions and add new line

 To complete a selection: › A small circle appears at the lower left corner of the lasso tool when you hover over the starting point of your selection › Click when you see that point

 Another way to complete a selection: › When you are at a point that you want to finish your selection › Hit enter or return

 What type of selection or activity might you need the polygonal lasso to complete?

 Works by finding the edges of objects in an image › Works well ONLY if the area you want to select is high contrast › Creates selection at meeting of two colors

 Fastening points: › Created as you select › Hold the selection border in place › You can press “delete” if fastening point is incorrect

 Fastening points: › You can click to create your own fastening points › Can go off path at curves

 You can complete the selection by clicking at the start point  You can also press enter or return

 Turn to page 86  Use the image given in your graphic organizer to label ALL ASPECTS of the Magnetic Lasso options bar  Define EACH ASPECT