Mastering The Pen Tool
This course covers all aspects of using paths and shapes inside Photoshop. Everything from basic paths, vector masks, and complex selections.
Release Date: 2008-04-09
Lessons
Introduction
<p>Pen Tool Introduction</p>
Duration: 0 mins 32 seconds
Raster vs. Vector
<p>Intro to Paths in Photoshop. Differences between Raster and Vector graphics.</p>
Duration: 3 mins 27 seconds
Pen and Shape Tools
<p>Intro to the various pen and shape tools available in Photoshop.</p>
Duration: 4 mins 35 seconds
Pen and Shape Options
<p>Discussion of the numerous options available to these tools.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 53 seconds
Paths Panel
<p>The home of all paths. This panel has more to it than meets the eye.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 28 seconds
Anatomy of a Path
<p>What is a path made of? What are its parts? How do they work?</p>
Duration: 6 mins 15 seconds
Create and Edit Paths
<p>Quick lesson of the numerous ways to create and modify paths using the various tools.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 53 seconds
Vector Masking
<p>Using paths to create intricate masks that can be modified even after they are created.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 23 seconds
Clipping Paths
<p>Clipping paths make it possible to maintian a mask on a file that is imported into a page layout program.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 5 seconds
Vector and Layer Mask
<p>Vector Masks and Layer Masks can work together on the same layer.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 33 seconds
Shape Layers
<p>Shape Layers are capable of so many things.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 16 seconds
Selections – Part 1
<p>Creating basic selections using the pen and shape tools.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 5 seconds
Selections – Part 2
<p>Creating complex selections using the pen and shape tools.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 31 seconds
Convert Text Into Paths
<p>Convert text into paths to create interesting deisgns.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 18 seconds
Wrapping Text Inside a Shape
<p>Place text inside a shape and wrap the text by modifying the shape.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 30 seconds
Painting with Paths
<p>Using the Paths panel to apply brushes to paths.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 14 seconds
Importing and Exporting Paths
<p>Techniques for importing and exporting paths.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 39 seconds
Creative Techniques
<p>Some creatrive uses for paths and shapes.</p>
Duration: 9 mins 23 seconds
Illustrating Techniques Using Paths
<p>Extra techniques on using paths for illlustrated pieces.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 39 seconds
Final Thoughts
<p>Using The Pen Tool</p>
Duration: 0 mins 33 seconds