Using this tool over making shapes with the lasso and marquee tools will prove more flexible.
In this video tutorial we will be looking at the shape builder tools and I will be demonstrating how to use them.
Enjoy
**FYI**
In this video tutorial I will be using Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 for mac. Almost all of the principles demonstrated and covered will apply to future and previous versions. Some differences may apply if you are using a previous or future version.
Keyboard shortcuts used in this video
V – Move tool
cmd (Ctrl PC) + T – Free transform
Press & hold shift + click & drag – Scale object (with free transform tool active)
Press & hold shift + click + drag – Draw straight line (with line shape tool active)
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EPISODE LIST WITH LINKS:
COURSE OVERVIEW
00 – The Complete Beginners Guide To Adobe Photoshop | Course overview & breakdown
This video is part of a 33 part course:
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
01 – Interface Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
02 – Panels & Workspaces in Adobe Photoshop
03 – Raster Image principles in Adobe Photoshop
04 – Image size, Dimension, & Resolution in Adobe Photoshop
05 – Layers in Adobe Photoshop
06 – Common file types in Adobe Photoshop
07 – Colour in Adobe Photoshop
08 – 10 Handy tips for beginners to Adobe Photoshop
SECTION 2 – ESSENTIAL PRACTISE
09 – Making selections in Adobe Photoshop
10 – Copy & paste in Adobe Photoshop
11 – Transform tools in Adobe Photoshop
12 – Using brushes in Adobe Photoshop
13 – Eraser tool & Layer masking
14 – Shape tool in Adobe Photoshop
15 – Type principals in Adobe Photoshop
16 – Layer styles in Adobe Photoshop
17 – Paths & the Pen tool in Adobe Photoshop
18 – Smart objects in Adobe Photoshop
19 – Colour adjustments in Adobe Photoshop
20 – Adjustment layers in Photoshop
21 – Filters in Photoshop
22 – Blending modes in Adobe Photoshop
23 – Saving in Adobe Photoshop
SECTION 3 – CREATE A PROJECT
24 – Setting up a document
25 – 3D paper type effect
26 – Rainbow & clouds illustration
27 – Manage complexity and working smart
28 – Decorating an origami paper bird
29 – Create a origami bird logo
30 – Adding type to the design
31 – Save for print in Adobe Photoshop
32 – Adapt a print design for a web banner
33 – Save for web in Adobe Photoshop
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