Photoshop Shape Operations
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Objective
I can use path operations to combine, subtract, intersect, and exclude shapes in Adobe Photoshop.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Path operations in Photoshop determine how multiple path components interact with one another.
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The available path operations change depending on the tools selected in Photoshop.
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Common path operations include combine shapes, subtract front shape, intersect shape areas, and exclude overlapping shapes.
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Practice
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What is the default path operation for vector-based shapes in Photoshop when creating a shape within a new layer?
When is the 'New Layer' path operation NOT available?
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Exit ticket
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“In Photoshop, you have a shape layer with a circle and a square that overlap. You want to create a shape that only shows the areas where the circle and square overlap. Which path operation should you use?”
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