Adobe Photoshop CS4 Selections and Masks

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In this course, Dave Cross covers the tools and techniques for making selections and creating layer masks using Photoshop CS4

Introduction (00:43) Course instructor Dave Cross gives a general overview of what will be covered in these classes
Selections Versus Masks (06:34) See the difference between selections and masks, and why it is important to use both
Overview of Tools and Select Menu (05:17) A quick overview of the key selection tools and functions
Marquee Tools (06:58) How to use the Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee tools
Lasso Tools (09:09) How to use the Regular, Magnetic and Polygonal Lasso tools, including how to switch between them on the fly
Quick Selection Tool/Magic Wand (05:28) Learn how to make automatic selections with the Magic Wand and Quick Selection tools
Quick Mask (09:58) Change the view of your selection and adjust that selection using Quick Mask
Pen Tool (07:39) An overview of using the Open tool to draw (and edit) a path that can be turned into a selection
Bonus: Extract (05:34) Learn about the optional Extract Filter: how to install and use it
Fine-Tuning Selections (07:17) How to make your selection more accurate by fine-tuning the selection edge
Refine Edges (06:22) See how the Refine Edge option lets you adjust the edge of your selection with a live preview
Color Range (10:02) Learn how Color Range can help you select a specific range of colors throughout a document in a more interactive way than the Magic Wand
Bonus: Taking Better Photos (03:50) If you are the one taking the photo, make less work for yourself
Making a Mask From a Selection (07:06) How to turn your selection into an Alpha Channel or a Layer Mask
Editing a Mask (07:26) Paint on the mask and use the Masks panel to get a better edge
Channel-Based Selection (11:38) For complex selections, start with a channel to create a mask
Bonus: When Not To Make a Selection (04:26) Sometimes you may not need to make a selection
Example 1 (04:40) Watch a real-world example of making a complex selection
Example 2 (11:31) Watch a real-world example of making a challenging selection
Conclusion (00:31) Thanks for watching. You are ready to go out and make some selections and masks

Course Time: 02 Hours 12 Minutes

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Dave Cross

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For close to 25 years, Dave Cross has been helping photographers and creative professionals get the most out of their software. Starting with Adobe Illustrator classes in 1987, Dave has taught...VIEW FULL BIO»

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