Using the Pen Tool in Photoshop
RC takes a focused look at one seemingly simple tool in Photoshop that can have a major impact on your work in many ways and in many more Creative Suite programs - The Pen Tool.
Release Date: 2011-07-18
Lessons
Introduction
<p>RC talks about what he will be covering the course.</p>
Duration: 0 mins 54 seconds
Foundations for Using the Pen Tool
<p>Learn about the Pen tool and how to use it to create polygonal shapes with the provided guides from RC.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 13 seconds
Creating and Saving Paths
<p>This lesson deals with keyboard shortcuts when modifying paths and how to save a path in a JPG file.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 29 seconds
Constraining the Pen Tool
<p>Learn how to add and subtract paths to make more complex shapes in Photoshop.</p>
Duration: 4 mins 48 seconds
Using the Select and Direct Select Arrows
<p>Use shape combinations and the select tool for moving a shape. Also, use the direct select tool to manipulate the individual points of a path.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 5 seconds
Starting a Curved Path
<p>Get the basics of making a curved path in Photoshop CS5.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 40 seconds
Inbound and Outbound Curves
<p>Learn what inbound and outbound curve handles do with a curved Path in Photoshop CS5.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 34 seconds
Converting Curve Directions
<p>Change the direction of an outbound curve when drawing your path.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 48 seconds
Using Polygonal and Curved Anchor Points
<p>Create a more complex shape using angled and curved anchor points.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 27 seconds
Creating an Organic Shape with Curves
<p>Discover how to make an organic curve shape while adding as few points as possible. Plus, understanding the pen tool's most complex feature.</p>
Duration: 16 mins 34 seconds
Putting It All Together
<p>Combine some of the techniques you've learned and create a shape.</p>
Duration: 6 mins 51 seconds
Conclusion
<p>Thanks for watching Using the Pen Tool in Photoshop.</p>
Duration: 0 mins 29 seconds