Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Self study
Take some time to work with the images in this lesson to strengthen your selection skills.
For instance, you used ps0503.psd with the Lasso and Quick Selection tools. Try making
dif erent selections in the image as well as using the key commands to add and subtract
from the selection border. Also experiment with Quick Mask.
Review
Questions
1
Which selection tool is best used when an image has areas of similar color?
2
Which key should you hold down when adding to a selection?
3
What can you do to select the image data inside a path?
4
Which dialog box allows you to edit your selection using dif erent masking options?
5
When does Rei ne Edge appear in the Options bar?
Answers
1
The Magic Wand is a good tool to use when you have areas of an image with similar
colors. The Magic Wand tool selects similar colors based on the Tolerance setting in
the Options bar.
2
Hold down the Shift key to add to a selection. This works with any of the selection
tools.
3
To select the pixels inside of a path, you can activate the path by Ctrl+clicking
(Windows) or Command+clicking (Mac OS) on the path in the Paths panel or by
clicking the Load Path as Selection button at the bottom of the Paths panel.
4
The Rei ne Selection dialog box allows you to select the best masking technique and
to preview edge selection changes that you are making.
5
Rei ne Edge will only appear in the Options bar when a Selection tool is active.
