Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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Position your cursor over an area in your image where you would like to clean up the
selection. Note that you can increase or decrease your brush size by pressing the [ (left
bracket) or ] (right bracket) keys.
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Start painting over the areas that you do not want the rei nements to take place. In
this example, this is in the shoulder area, at the edge of the suit.
Rei ne edge went into the shoulder. Use the Erase Rei nements tool. The result, a more accurate selection of
the shoulder.
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Select Layer Mask from the Output drop-down menu and press OK. Since you have
applied a layer mask, your results are shown as a transparent selection. Save and close
the i le.
The completed selection.
Using Quick Mask
Earlier in this lesson, you learned how to add to and subtract from selections. Another method
for modifying selections is to use Quick Mask. Rather than using selection tools to modify
the selection, you'll use the Paint Brush tool in the Quick Mask mode and paint to modify
your selection. This is a type of art therapy for those who are selection-tool-challenged. Note
that when creating a mask, by default it is the inverse of a selection; it covers the unselected
part of the image and protects it from any editing or manipulations you apply.
In this lesson, you will create a mask using the Quick Mask feature, save the selection, and
then copy and paste the selection into another image.
