01. Change Opacity
When not using a painting tool, you
can change layer Opacity
simply by pressing a number key. Hit 1 for 10%, 5 for 50%, and 0 for 100%.
simply by pressing a number key. Hit 1 for 10%, 5 for 50%, and 0 for 100%.
02. Quick masking
You may be familiar with Color Range
in the Select drop-down menu. But did you know that you can access a similar
command through the Color Range button in the Masks Panel? (Window>Masks).
This allows you to quickly make a mask by sampling colours, which can be used
for making a quick spot colour effect.
03. Right-click for contextual menus
Almost all tools have a contextual
menu that’s accessed with a simple right-click. This usually gives you the
tool’s major controls and a few handy shortcuts. As well as the tool you have
active, where you right-click affects the menu, too. For example, a right-click
over a layer thumbnail or mask thumbnail gives different options.
04. Paste in place
Cut and paste a selection to a new
layer and Photoshop will place it in the middle of the screen. If you want to
paste it to a new layer, but keep the position the same, use Cmd/Ctrl+X tocut and Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+V to paste in place.
05. Switch lasso tool polygonal lasso tool.
When using the Lasso tool,
hold Alt then release the mouse
button to temporarily switch to the Polygonal Lasso tool.
button to temporarily switch to the Polygonal Lasso tool.
06. Pen tool rubber band
If you're new to the Pen Tool, this
is one of the best Photoshop tips out there! As a new user it can be
frustrating when plotting anchor points, as often you’re not entirely sure how
your next curve will behave. There’s a useful feature hidden in the Options Bar
that can be a godsend for beginners. Click the ‘Geometry options’
drop-down (next to Auto Add/Delete) and check Rubber Band. Now,
as you use the Pen tool you’ll see an interactive preview of your next curve
before you add it.
07. Tweak anchor points
When using the Pen tool, hold down
Cmd/Ctrl to temporarily switch to the Direct Selection tool. This
lets you move anchor points and control handles.
08. From selection to path
Turn any active selection into a
path by clicking the ‘Make Workpath from Selection’ icon at the bottom
of the Paths Panel.
09. Magnetic Pen
For a magnetic Pen tool that behaves
just like the Magnetic Lasso tool, choose the Freeform Pen tool from the Tools
Panel then check ‘Magnetic’ in the Options Bar.
10. Try Adobe Eazel
For tablet owners, Adobe Eazel is
both fun and a serious painting tool. Finger-painted brush strokes have a
fluidity that’s difficult to create on a computer. Wireless transmission
between tablet and Photoshop streamlines the painting process.
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