Photoshop Selection Tools
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Objective
I can use Photoshop's selection tools to accurately isolate and modify specific areas of an image.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe a situation where using the "Select Subject" tool would be the most efficient first step in making a selection. What are its limitations?
Explain how the "fuzziness" setting in the "Select Color Range" tool affects the selection.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe a scenario where using the "Select Color Range" tool would be the most efficient way to begin a selection. Explain how you would use the tool in this scenario. You need to accurately select a car with many straight edges and some curved edges from a photograph. Explain how you would use the Pen Tool to create this selection. ”
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