Mastering Selections in Photoshop CS5

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Being able to make accurate selections is one of the most important skills in Photoshop and making those selections quickly and painlessly is equally important. Join Dave Cross as he covers all the key tools and techniques for selecting and masking, including the newest Photoshop CS5 techniques.

Introduction (00:48) .
What is new in Photoshop CS5 (06:22) Learn how the greatly enhanced Refine Edge dialog can do an amazing job of selecting fine details.
Selections versus Masks (04:34) See the difference between selections and masks, and why it is important to use both
Key Concepts (07:03) A quick overview of the key selection tools and functions
Layer Masks (09:39) Learn the basics of how layer masks work and why they are so advantageous
Marquee Tools (05:34) How to use the Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee tools
Lasso Tools (07:15) How to use the Regular, Magnetic and Polygonal Lasso tools, including how to switch between them on the fly
Quick Selection Tool / Magic Wand (07:18) Learn how to make automatic selections with the Magic Wand and Quick Selection tools
Fine-Tuning Selections (05:59) How to make your selection more accurate by fine-tuning the selection edge
Quick Mask (05:53) Change the view of your selection and adjust that selection using Quick Mask
Pen Tool (05:12) An overview of using the Pen tool to draw (and edit) a path that can be turned into a selection
Color Range (05:12) 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
Refine Edge (06:29) A more detailed look at the enhanced Refine Edge dialog
Saving Selections (06:03) How to save your selection as an Alpha Channel or a Layer
Channel-Based Selection (06:57) For complex selections, start with a channel to create a mask
Green Screen Extraction (05:42) Learn an automated way to extract people from a green screen background
Camera Raw and Selections (05:45) Take advantage of Camera Raw Smart Objects to make challenging selections
Example (06:11) Watch a real-world example comparing two methods of making a challenging selection
Conclusion (00:32) .

Course Time: 01 Hours 48 Minutes

K. Thompson

May 9 2013

Great course to follow up a general introduction to Photoshop. Was very easy to follow along, provided thorough explanations and yet I was able to complete it in one sitting without feeling completely overwhelmed. Much more confident now that mastery is within in reach.
T. Hilton

Oct 17 2012

Very helpful... Thanks for producing this, lots of information I will be using.
C. Riley

Sep 9 2012

Dave Cross is a very talented instructor. I watched this course several times over the weekend and now have a good understanding of selections and masks.
L. White Sr.

Jun 30 2012

Excellent! ;)
S. Stanley

Mar 30 2012

This course was very thorough in its explanation of how each tool functions and the pros and cons of each tool. Seeing each tool put into action was helpful. I found it easy to open Photoshop and work alongside the course as well.

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