Graphic Design & Video Editing

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Session 8: Selection Tools and Basic Image Editing

Understanding Selection Tools:
- Marquee Tools: Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee for basic selections.
- Lasso Tools: Freehand selection using Lasso, Polygonal Lasso, and Magnetic Lasso.
- Quick Selection Tool: Automatically selecting areas based on color and texture.
- Magic Wand Tool: Selecting areas based on color similarity.
- Refining Selections: Using Select and Mask for fine-tuning selections (optional for beginners).
Histogram and Image Adjustments:
- Histogram: Understanding how it represents image tones (shadows, midtones, highlights).
- Brightness/Contrast: Adjusting the overall lightness/darkness of an image.
- Levels: Using the Levels tool to adjust the shadows, midtones, and highlights with precision.
- Curves: Advanced tonal adjustments using the Curves tool for more control over contrast and brightness.
Basic Transformations:
- Resizing and Cropping: Adjusting the image composition.
- Scaling and Rotating: Simple transforms to modify the image size and orientation.
Working with Layers:
- Creating and managing layers for different edits.
- Basic blending modes for combining layers.
- Using Layer Masks for non-destructive edits
Practice Activity:
- Use selection tools to extract an object from a background.
- Adjust brightness, contrast, levels, and curves to enhance the image.
- Review the histogram to assess exposure and make adjustments.

Session 7: Vector Tools in Photoshop