Mastering The Pen Tool

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This course covers all aspects of using paths and shapes inside Photoshop. Everything from basic paths, vector masks, and complex selections.

  1. Introduction (00:32) Pen Tool Introduction
  2. Raster vs. Vector (03:27) Intro to Paths in Photoshop. Differences between Raster and Vector graphics.
  3. Pen and Shape Tools (04:35) Intro to the various pen and shape tools available in Photoshop.
  4. Pen and Shape Options (08:53) Discussion of the numerous options available to these tools.
  5. Paths Panel (08:28) The home of all paths. This panel has more to it than meets the eye.
  6. Anatomy of a Path (06:15) What is a path made of? What are its parts? How do they work?
  7. Create and Edit Paths (10:53) Quick lesson of the numerous ways to create and modify paths using the various tools.
  8. Vector Masking (07:23) Using paths to create intricate masks that can be modified even after they are created.
  9. Clipping Paths (05:05) Clipping paths make it possible to maintian a mask on a file that is imported into a page layout program.
  10. Vector and Layer Mask (06:33) Vector Masks and Layer Masks can work together on the same layer.
  11. Shape Layers (10:16) Shape Layers are capable of so many things.
  12. Selections - Part 1 (06:05) Creating basic selections using the pen and shape tools.
  13. Selections - Part 2 (10:31) Creating complex selections using the pen and shape tools.
  14. Convert Text Into Paths (06:18) Convert text into paths to create interesting deisgns.
  15. Wrapping Text Inside a Shape (06:30) Place text inside a shape and wrap the text by modifying the shape.
  16. Painting with Paths (10:14) Using the Paths panel to apply brushes to paths.
  17. Importing and Exporting Paths (07:39) Techniques for importing and exporting paths.
  18. Creative Techniques (09:23) Some creatrive uses for paths and shapes.
  19. Illustrating Techniques Using Paths (07:39) Extra techniques on using paths for illlustrated pieces.
  20. Final Thoughts (00:33) Using The Pen Tool
Course Time: 02 Hours 17 Minutes
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Corey Barker

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Corey Barker

Corey is the newest education and curriculum developer for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals. He is a graduate of the Ringling School of Art & Design in Sarasota, Fl, with a...VIEW FULL BIO»

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