Learning, understanding and mastering various forms of selection creation is one of the important aspects of becoming a Photoshop expert. This imaging and photo editing software built-in automatic tools and can do just “WOW” job with simple shapes and high-contrast selections. People who do not know many techniques or tools to create a usable selection, then their toolbox of skills is needlessly limited In this post, we are going to take a quick look at some popular tools/techniques for creating selections in Photoshop.
- The Pen Tool
This tool is great for making perfect curves and hard edges. You just need to set a vector exactly on the edge of your object and then follow its curves with matchless smoothness by adjusting the vector handles. Click a point to create an elementary vector point and later click another point to connect them. Also, you’re making a string of points around an object. Now click and drag in the direction of a curve and 2-handles will seem from the vector. Click and drag the ends of these handles to direct the curve if you need to make adjustments.
- Lasso Tool
This tool is 100% freeform and you just need to grab it and start drawing a trackpad to make a selection. Clearly, the outcome is going to be simple at best and n tends to be quite messy as well. The Lasso Tools signify your monotonous selection tool set and are in fact capable of making very intricate and irregular selections. However, the accuracy is in the mid-range and extremely depends on a steady mouse hand. You can use this tool when you need to make a general election that doesn’t need plenty of accuracies.
- The Quick Selection Tool
A new tool to the Photoshop selection tool family, but it works like a brush: choose your brush size, hardness or spacing, then start painting to make a selection. Besides, you can use the tool any time you are interested to use the Magic Wand. The Quick Selection Tool is more intelligent and provides you more control and produces a better selection in most of the cases.
- Magic Wand Tool
The only great benefit of this tool is speed. Magic Wand Tool is very fast so if you are in a hurry, go for it.
There are lots of ways to pick something in Photoshop. We have posted this article to help you become aware of the key methods of crafting a selection. Knowing the right tool is vital in creating attractive and effective selections.
