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Looks like the Layers Panel Allows you to organize paths Converts paths into: › Filled shapes › A brush stroke › A selection › A clipping mask
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More than one path segment can be drawn on the same layer, this is called “work path” › Can also be drawn on separate layers › Must click “new path” button before drawing new path segments
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Sub path: path that is added to existing path layer Can be copied and pasted as a new path or as a new sub path in a different layer
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To move a sub path to a different layer, select the sub path with the path selection tool › Cut or copy it › Create a new path › Paste it onto the new path
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Pen tool allows you to create paths exactly as you want them to appear For example: › Create your own signature with free form pen tool › Use the anchor points to adjust to the desired design
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To convert the example: › Create a new layer in the layers panel › Select the path you want to go over with a brush stroke, use the paths selection tool or select using the paths panel › Choose stroke path from the paths panel menu OR by right clicking
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Choose the tool you want to use from the stroke path dialog box › You will want to adjust your tool’s setting BEFORE making the selection
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Why do you need to create a new layer for the path you are selecting?
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Make a new document in PS Create a path with the pen tool Using what you learned, add a stroke to the path
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Allows you to create your own custom shape › Create a new layer in the layers panel › Select the path you want to fill › Choose fill path from the menu › Change the settings as desired › Click ok
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Create a path using the pen tool or freeform pen tool Fill your path using the steps from your notes
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Create a new 7”x7” document with 300 dpi in Photoshop Using the freeform pen tool, create your own signature and adjust to your liking Stroke the path with a brush tool of your choice and color of your choice Save your signature as a JPEG in your folder; title it “Signature”
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