Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
6.
When you reach the end of your path, click
to close the shape. As with the Polygonal
Lasso tool, you must click your starting point
to close the path. The path for this photo can
be created with only four points.
7.
You c a n a dj u s t t he p a t h by u s i n g t he D i r e c t
Selection tool (A). This allows you to click an
anchor point, or handle, and adjust the posi-
tion or shape.
8.
The Convert Point tool can be used to add a
Curves handle to any path point that doesn't
have one and allows you to curve any straight
lines (just click and drag on a point).
9.
When you're satisfied, Command-click (Ctrl-
click) on the path's thumbnail in the Layers
panel. You will see the marching ants, which
indicate an active selection has been made.
And that is how paths work. Either you found
that enjoyable (and if so, keep practicing—it gets
easier) or you disliked it. Like many features in
Photoshop, paths are optional and don't have to
be part of your Photoshop workflow. They are
worth learning, though, because they make it
easier to select curved objects.
