Graphics Programs Reference
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Lesson 4: Making Select-
ive Changes in Photoshop
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Creating a good selection in Photoshop is a critical skill. Selections
allow you to isolate areas in an image for retouching, painting, copy-
ing, or pasting. If done correctly, selections are inconspicuous to the
viewer; if not, images can look contrived, or over-manipulated. In this
lesson, you will discover the fundamentals of making good selections.
What you'll learn in this lesson:
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Using the selection tools
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Refining your selections
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Transforming selections
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Using the Pen tool
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Saving selections
Starting up
Before starting, make sure that your tools and panels are consistent by resetting your preferences. See “Re-
setting the Photoshop workspace” in the Starting up section of this topic. Keep in mind that if you do not
reset your Photoshop preferences, you could have additional dialog boxes appear that reference mis-
matched color profiles and more.
