1. Teacher: Kenji Tachibana Digital Photography I x Clone Stamp Tool

2. Teacher: Kenji Tachibana Digital Photography I Photoshop – Clone Stamp Tool First Things First: Beginnings of any new process can be difficult and confusing. Knowing what you need goes a long way towards simplifying the process of learning, discovery, and skill development.

3. Teacher: Kenji Tachibana Digital Photography I Photoshop – Clone Stamp Tool Photographic Lab Needs: 1.Spotting refers to the removal of light or dark blemish ‘specs’ on an image. 2.Retouch refers to the removal of larger and more serious imperfections or distractions in an image. Blend blown-out area edges in an image.Blend blown-out area edges in an image. Blend or hide other kinds of imperfection in an image.Blend or hide other kinds of imperfection in an image. Eliminate or minimize imperfections in someone's skin, clothing, or the background.Eliminate or minimize imperfections in someone's skin, clothing, or the background. There are many other reasons to use the cloning tool, digital eraser and blender.There are many other reasons to use the cloning tool, digital eraser and blender.

4. Teacher: Kenji Tachibana Digital Photography I Photoshop – Know your Tools Right Tool Choice: The ‘Stamp Tool’ is simple in concept but very powerful and flexible image manipulation tool. There are two kinds of stamp tools: 1.Clone stamp – visible icon. 2.Pattern stamp – hidden icon. Most Tools have at least 2 or 3 variations. Clicking on any specific tool will cause a choice list to ‘pop up’. The list will bullet-point the current tool choice such as the example, Healing Brush Tool.

5. Teacher: Kenji Tachibana Digital Photography I Know your Tool – Options Tool Options: Set the tool as needed The tool options menu is directly below the main application menu. Clone stamp size can be changed by adjusting the Brush Size. It’s Opacity, and Aligned are also important characteristic to alter as needed. Your particular needs will determine each of the parameters.

6. Teacher: Kenji Tachibana Digital Photography I Set your Tool Options Softer Edge Option: I tend to always use a soft (feathered) edge to my brush but the size will vary depending on the use. I use a small size for doing spotting work and a larger size when doing retouching work. I often use Brush Opacity set anywhere between 19 to 69% for retouch finishing work. And the ‘Aligned’ is usually turned on. These are some very generic starting point ideas. You must play with it to get the ‘feel’ for yourself.

7. Teacher: Kenji Tachibana Digital Photography I Photoshop Help – Use it Help Yourself: Once you know the correct term such as Clone Stamp or the Healing Brush, look it up in ‘Photoshop Help’. I also advise you to take the Photoshop Tutorial.

8. Teacher: Kenji Tachibana Digital Photography I x End