Photoshop Tools and Interface
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Objective
I can identify and describe the function of at least five common tools in the Photoshop interface.
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Practice
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Describe the primary function of the Move Tool in Photoshop and explain how the "Show Transform Controls" option enhances its capabilities.
Explain how the Rectangular Marquee Tool can be used to make selections, and describe the effect of holding the Shift key while using this tool.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the function of the Crop Tool and explain one way the Perspective Crop Tool differs from it. Describe the function of the Spot Healing Brush Tool and explain how it helps to remove blemishes from an image. Describe the function of the Eyedropper Tool and explain how it can be used to sample colors from an image.”
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