Working with Type On a Path
Using either the Shape tools or the Pen tool, create a path keeping in mind that the type that you will add will flow in the direction that anchor points were added to the path. Then, select the Type...
View ArticleWorking with Type In a Path
Using either the Shape tools or the Pen tool, create a closed path or shape (such as a circle) to contain the type. Then, select the Type tool and position the cursor with in the shape. The cursor...
View ArticleCreating Fluid, Precise Painting Strokes
To create a stroke of paint or create a smooth path for dodging and burning, first create a path with the pen too. Then, make sure that the painting tool that you want to use is set up with the correct...
View ArticleSaving Custom Shapes
After creating a path (with the pen tool) you can select the path and Choose Edit > Define Custom Shape to add the shape to your Shape Library.
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Simulating Pressure when Stroking a Path
In order to simulate pressure sensitivity when stroking a path, select the path in the paths panel, choose Stroke Path from the fly out menu and check Simulate Pressure. Note, it is important to set up...
View ArticleExporting .psd and .tif files with Paths
If you have a .tif or .psd file in Lightroom and want to export the image in order to resize the file (perhaps to give a low res, layered version to an art director) be aware that Lightroom will remove...
View ArticlePhotoshop – Stroking a Path
When most people think of stroking a path, they think of adding a frame around an image. But don’t forget, you can stroke a path with any of the painting tools set to any brush tip shape! I have used...
View ArticleImproved Path Behavior in Photoshop CS6
Photoshop CS6 has changed the default behavior when dragging vector curves. After creating a path, dragging on a curve (line segment) will reshape the path much more gracefully than in previous...
View ArticleGuides and Paths in Photoshop Appear Too Thin
Paths and guides are anti-aliased by default in Photoshop CS5 and CS6. This tends to make them appear thinner than in previous versions and for some, more difficult to see on high resolution monitors....
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5 Additional Features in Photoshop 13.1Exclusively for Creative Cloud Members
In addition to my top 5 favorite features, these little gems certainly help my workflow. 1) Load Swatch Files from HTML, CSS or SVG Document – use the flyout menu on the Swatches panel to choose Load...
View ArticlePath Creation in Photoshop CC
If you click and hold to set down an anchor point using the Pen tool in Photoshop CC, and then need to reposition it, holding the spacebar allows you to reposition that anchor point – as long as you...
View ArticleVideo Tutorial – Top 5 Tips for Working with Vectors in Photoshop CC
In this episode of The Complete Picture (Top 5 Tips for Working with Vectors in Photoshop CC), Julieanne demonstrates five of her favorite new and improved features for working with vectors. Discover...
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“The Art of Photoshop Compositing” Now Live on lynda.com!
I’m really excited to announce that my new class: The Art of Photoshop Compositing is now live on www.lynda.com! “Join Julieanne Kost as she walks you through her creative thought process and...
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8/50 - Path Creation and Selection Improvements in Photoshop CC
The video below includes several of the path creation and selection improvements in Photoshop CC including Isolation Mode, anchor point repositioning, anchor point and path selection behavior, and path...
View Article42/50 – Apply an Arrow Along A Path Using Photoshop CC
In this video you’ll learn how to use the enhanced Scripted Patterns and Fills in Photoshop CC to define a pattern (an arrow in this example) and apply it along a path. Note: Shift + Delete (Mac) |...
View ArticlePath Selection and Direct Selection Tools in Photoshop
To select an entire path, use the Path Selection tool. To select segments of a path (including anchor points, direction lines etc.), use the Direct Selection tool. Instead of switching tools, you can...
View ArticleSelecting Multiple Paths in Photoshop
There are numerous ways to select multiple paths in Photoshop: • Shift -click with the Path Selection tool to select multiple paths on the same layer. Shift -click a selected path to remove it from the...
View ArticleDuplicating Paths in Photoshop
Option -drag (Mac) | Alt -drag (Win) the path in the image area to duplicate it.
View ArticleConverting a Path to Selection in Photoshop
Command + Return (Mac) | Control + Enter (Win) converts the selected path(s) into a selection.
View ArticleQuickly Transform Layers and Paths in Photoshop
With a layer (or layers) selected, choosing Edit > Free Transform will show the transform controls enabling you to transform the contents of the layer. However, if you’re doing a lot of transforming...
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