This tutorial covers the fundamental techniques I use to make selections in Photoshop, which you may have seen me utilize in various tutorials. I aim to share some of the most common methods I use, and you’ll learn the quick and straightforward basics of making selections in Photoshop.
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alonso.castaneda51 –
another amazing tutorial you make it so easy to understand.
Julie Tyler –
I’ve used selection tools for a while and I learned some new techniques. Nicely done.