Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Let's try out the concept of Inverse, as well as some of the other
commands.
1.
Open the file Ch05_Inverse.tif from the
Chapter 5 folder.
2.
Select the Magic Wand tool.
3.
Set the Tolerance to 32 and select the
Anti-alias and Contiguous check boxes.
4.
Click the sky to make an initial selection.
5.
When most of the sky is active, choose
Select > Grow. If needed, repeat the
command.
6.
Choose Select > Inverse to capture the castle.
Simply put, don't stop now! Most Photoshop users develop an
overdependence on the Magic Wand tool. Although the basic
selection techniques are important, they are not necessarily the
best solution.
Color Range Command
video 28:
Color Range Command
If you liked the Magic Wand tool, then prepare to love the Color
Range command. The Color Range command allows you to select
a specified color within the document. You can then easily add
to the selection to refine it. All of its speed and power is comple-
mented by a very intuitive user interface.
Let's experiment with the Color Range command.
1.
Open the file Ch05_Color_Range.tif from the Chapter 5
folder.
2.
Choose Select > Color Range. Set the Fuzziness to 25 to start
and deselect Localized Color Clusters.
3.
With the eyedropper, click a pink flower. You'll see an initial
selection created in the dialog box. A black and white matte is
shown to preview the selection. The white areas indicate the
selection you are creating.
