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  How to remove the background of an image: Magic Wand

  167 readersThere are different methods to remove the background of an image, in each tutorial we will work from the simplest to the most complicated. In this first tutorial we’ll use the Magic wand This method is functional if we have a uniform background and the figure does not contain complicated edges. In this example we will use the

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  Make a Custom Shape of your Signature in Photoshop

  250 readersWhen you make a good picture you should really get in the habit of signing it, this has the advantage of getting your name out there and also letting people know its your work.  Now signing using Photoshop can be tricky – you can use a scanned copy of your sig or scrawl one using

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  How to Refine Edge of a selection in Photoshop

  321 readersAfter creating your selection you can further refine the edge of the selection. With the Refine Edge tool you can expand, contract, soften and even automatically trace the nearest edge. Refine edge is available in many selection tool’s menu, usually the very last button as well as under the menu Select-Refine Edge or using the shortcut

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  Making freehand selection with Lasso Tool in Photoshop.

  575 readersLasso tool is good for minor quick selection unless you have really good eye/mouse coordination or you are drawing from a tablet don’t think about making precise selection. I rarely use freehand lasso as I find it difficult tracing objects with my mouse but it is great if you want something quick and lose such as

• Change the default Eye-dropper sample setting

  229 readersThe sample size of the Eyedropper tool (I), found in the Options Bar, controls the size of the area that’s evaluated when it provides color and tonal feedback, but it can also affect how certain selection tools work,e.g., the Magic Wand or the Color Range command. The default Sample Size value is Point Sample,

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  Fast and easy selection with Polygonal Lasso Tool in Photoshop

  391 readersPolygonal Lasso tool is perfect for outlining object with straight edges such as buildings. You can also simulate curving organic edge by using the refine edge tool later. (L) Short cut key to activate the Lasso, hold shift to cycle through the different lasso tool or click and hold the Lasso icon to choose the different

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  Magic Wand Wonders

  277 readersHelp make the Magic Wand Tool work a little better for you by selecting more of the area you want. Download here

• Refine Edge

  924 readersAlthough there are many tools that will create exact selections, Adobe does step up the game a little with Refine Edge (Select>Refine Edge). With the Refine Edge feature, you have the ability to modify your selection using a set of sliders and preview your output on different color backgrounds. Use the F key in the

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  Stencil From Photo

  399 readersA few months ago I was playing with Photoshop and made a couple of stencil pictures out of stock photos (See them here) so I thought I’d do a short tutorial on how to make them.   Step 1.  Go to Sxc.hu and download a nice picture of a penguin on a white background. The white background makes it

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  How to use Rectangle/Oval Marquee Tool

  481 readersRectangle and Oval Marquee tool is great for quick geometric selection for drawing shapes, creating boarders, outlining geometric object in a photo etc… Hit M on keyboard to activate the Marquee tool, hold Shift + M to switch between Rectangle and Oval Marquee. Click and drag to draw your marquee, do not worry if you can’t get