Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
1.
Select the Zoom tool ( ), and click the plate of shells at the bottom of the
image window to zoom in to at least 100% view (use 200% view if the en-
tire plate of shells will still fit in the image window on your screen).
2.
Select the Elliptical Marquee tool (
), hidden under the Rectangular
Marquee tool ( ).
3.
Move the pointer over the plate of shells, and drag diagonally across the
oval bowl to create a selection, but
do not release the mouse button
. It's
OK if your selection does not match the plate shape yet.
If you accidentally release the mouse button, draw the selection again. In most
cases—including this one—the new selection replaces the previous one.
4.
Still holding down the mouse button, press the spacebar, and continue to
drag the selection. Instead of resizing the selection, now you're moving it.
Position it so that it more closely aligns with the plate.
Note
You don't have to include every pixel in the bowl of shells, but
the selection should be the shape of the bowl, and should contain
the shells comfortably.
5.
Carefully release the spacebar (but not the mouse button) and continue to
drag, trying to make the size and shape of the selection match the oval
plate of shells as closely as possible. If necessary, hold down the spacebar
again and drag to move the selection marquee into position around the
plate of shells.
6.
When the selection border is positioned appropriately, release the mouse
button.
