1. Digital Media 11 – Photoshop SELECTIONS MAKING

2. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.02 Make a selection using shapes Make a selection using shapes Modify a marquee Modify a marquee Select using color and modify a selection Select using color and modify a selection Add a vignette effect to a selection Add a vignette effect to a selection Chapter Lessons

3. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.03 Most Photoshop images are created using compositing: Most Photoshop images are created using compositing: –Combining images from different sources Making Selections Combining Images

4. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.04 Other Photoshop images Other Photoshop images Royalty-free images Royalty-free images Pictures from digital cameras Pictures from digital cameras Scanned artwork Scanned artwork Sources for Images

5. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.05 Understanding Selection Tools Selection tools are used to select images in order to modify them Selection tools are used to select images in order to modify them Two selection methods are available: Two selection methods are available: –Using a tool –Using color

6. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.06 Choosing a Selection Tool Examine images to evaluate selection options Examine images to evaluate selection options Learn how to identify edges to use to isolate imagery Learn how to identify edges to use to isolate imagery Learn how to spot colors that can be used to isolate a specific object Learn how to spot colors that can be used to isolate a specific object

7. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.07 Make a Selection Using Shapes Selecting by Shape Use Freeform tools to select irregular shapes Use Freeform tools to select irregular shapes –Click the tool on the toolbox, then drag the pointer around the object Use Fixed-Area tools to select objects that are rectangular or elliptical Use Fixed-Area tools to select objects that are rectangular or elliptical

8. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.08 Selection Tools Available

9. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.09 Understanding Marquees A selected shaped is enclosed by a marquee A selected shaped is enclosed by a marquee Elliptical Marquee Marquee surrounding an irregular shape

10. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.010 Fastening Points An anchor within the marquee An anchor within the marquee Created each time the Selection tool is clicked Created each time the Selection tool is clicked Visible when Polygonal or Magnetic Lasso tools are used to select an object Visible when Polygonal or Magnetic Lasso tools are used to select an object

11. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.011 Working with Selections Move a selection Move a selection Copy a selection Copy a selection Transform a selection Transform a selection Make adjustments to a selection Make adjustments to a selection To deselect an image, click Select on the menu bar, then click Deselect To deselect an image, click Select on the menu bar, then click Deselect

12. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.012 Placing a Selection Copy or cut a selection, then paste it to a different location or to a different image Copy or cut a selection, then paste it to a different location or to a different image Use the Move Tool to drag a selection to a new location Use the Move Tool to drag a selection to a new location

13. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.013 Selection Tasks

14. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.014 Using Guides Non-printable horizontal and vertical lines Non-printable horizontal and vertical lines Used to help position a selection Used to help position a selection To create a guide, position the pointer on either ruler, then click and drag the guide into position To create a guide, position the pointer on either ruler, then click and drag the guide into position

15. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.015 Using the Magnetic Lasso Tool Use the Magnetic Lasso tool to select an irregular shape Use the Magnetic Lasso tool to select an irregular shape Click the tool on the edge of the shape to create a fastening point Click the tool on the edge of the shape to create a fastening point Drag the pointer around the shape Drag the pointer around the shape Click directly over the initial fastening point to close the shape Click directly over the initial fastening point to close the shape

16. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.016 Magnetic Lasso Tool Settings

17. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.017 Tips for Making Selections Move the mouse slowly Move the mouse slowly Keep your hand steady Keep your hand steady Make sure your mouse is well cared for and functioning properly Make sure your mouse is well cared for and functioning properly

18. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.018 Modify a Marquee Changing the Size of a Marquee Use selection buttons from the options bar to: Use selection buttons from the options bar to: –Add to and subtract from a marquee –Intersect with a selection

19. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.019 Expanding a Marquee Marquee surrounds rectangle Selection expanded to include three shapes Marquee expanded by 5 pixels

20. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.020 Marquee Modifications Expand a marquee Expand a marquee Contract a marquee Contract a marquee Smooth out the edges of a marquee Smooth out the edges of a marquee Enlarge a marquee and add a border Enlarge a marquee and add a border

21. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.021 Select Using Color and Modify a Selection Selection Options Use the Color Range command on the Select menu Use the Color Range command on the Select menuOR Use the Magic Wand Tool on the toolbox Use the Magic Wand Tool on the toolbox

22. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.022 Using the Color Range Command Select the Color Range command to open the Color Range dialog box Select the Color Range command to open the Color Range dialog box Identify which colors to use to make a selection Identify which colors to use to make a selection Exclude colors, if necessary Exclude colors, if necessary Click Select on the menu bar, then click Color Range to open the Color Range dialog box Click Select on the menu bar, then click Color Range to open the Color Range dialog box

23. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.023 Magic Wand Tool Options Four selection buttons Four selection buttons Tolerance setting used to specify whether similar pixels will be selected Tolerance setting used to specify whether similar pixels will be selected Anti-aliased check box used to soften the appearance of the selection Anti-aliased check box used to soften the appearance of the selection

24. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.024 More Magic Wand Tool Options Contiguous check box used to select pixels that are next to one another Contiguous check box used to select pixels that are next to one another Use All Layers check box used to select pixels from all layers Use All Layers check box used to select pixels from all layers

25. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.025 Selection Tips Identify the shape to select Identify the shape to select Assess the qualities of the object Assess the qualities of the object Decide which method to use: color or magic wand Decide which method to use: color or magic wand –Color: object includes common colors –Magic wand: object includes identifiable edges and a definable shape

26. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.026 Transforming a Selection You transform a selection by changing its size and other qualities You transform a selection by changing its size and other qualities –Click Edit on the menu bar, point to Transform then select one of the Transform commands

27. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.027 Flipping a Selection Transform a selection by flipping it (changing its direction): Transform a selection by flipping it (changing its direction): –Click Edit on the menu bar –Point to Transform, then click Flip Horizontal

28. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.028 Healing Brush Tool Use the Healing Brush Tool on the toolbox to fix imperfections in an image Use the Healing Brush Tool on the toolbox to fix imperfections in an image Example of imperfections: Example of imperfections: –Dirt and scratches in a picture –Wrinkles on a face

29. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.029 Add a Vignette Effect to a Selection Defining Vignettes A picture or portrait whose border fades into the surrounding color at its edges A picture or portrait whose border fades into the surrounding color at its edges

30. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.030 Uses for Vignettes Give an image an old-world appearance Give an image an old-world appearance Tone down an overwhelming background Tone down an overwhelming background

31. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.031 Vignette Characteristics A vignette effect uses feathering to fade a marquee shape A vignette effect uses feathering to fade a marquee shape The feather setting blurs the area between the selection and the surrounding pixels The feather setting blurs the area between the selection and the surrounding pixels

32. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.032 Vignette Example Before Vignette applied to Background After Vignette applied to Background

33. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.033 Creating a Vignette Use a marquee or lasso tool to create a marquee in an image layer Use a marquee or lasso tool to create a marquee in an image layer Modify the feather setting to increase the blur effect Modify the feather setting to increase the blur effect Add the vignette effect to the layer: Add the vignette effect to the layer: –Click Layer on the menu bar –Point to Add Layer Mask –Click Reveal Selection

34. Chapter C Getting Started with PhotoShop 7.034 Chapter C Tasks Understand selection tools Understand selection tools Use Fixed-Form & Freeform selection tools Use Fixed-Form & Freeform selection tools Modify selections Modify selections Modify a marquee Modify a marquee Use the Color Range command and the Magic Wand tool Use the Color Range command and the Magic Wand tool Use the Healing Brush tool Use the Healing Brush tool Add a vignette to a selection Add a vignette to a selection