Paths & the Pen tool in Adobe Photoshop Ep17/33 [Adobe Photoshop for Beginners]

In this tutorial I am going to discuss the Pen tool and the concept of paths in Photoshop. I'll be briefly discussing some examples and then demonstrate how the tool works, where you will have the option to follow along have have a go yourself.

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.


ESSENTIAL TRAINING:

Using The Pen Tool & Paths In Adobe Photoshop:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLEjJOmtQ2Y&list=PL4ADE5B181B0650EE


Topics Covered

00:02:42 What is the pen tool & paths
00:03:42 Examples
00:08:38 Create a path
00:13:02 Create raster shape
00:14:14 Make selection
00:15:37 Create a Custom shape
00:17:24 Draw a shape
00:18:47 Essential training

Keyboard shortcuts used in this video

A - Path selection tool
V - Move tool
B - Brush tool

cmd (Ctrl PC) + shift + N - New layer
cmd (Ctrl PC) + D - Deselect Selection


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DOWNLOAD LINKS:


PROJECT FOLDER:

Download the project folder for free from the overview video here:
http://youtu.be/sF_jSrBhdlg


TUTORIAL COURSE PDF WORKSHEET:

Download the PDF from the overview video here:
http://youtu.be/sF_jSrBhdlg


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EPISODE LIST WITH LINKS:


COURSE OVERVIEW

00 - The Complete Beginners Guide To Adobe Photoshop | Course overview & breakdown
http://youtu.be/sF_jSrBhdlg


This video is part of a 33 part course:


SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

01 - Interface Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/N24fIAwkchk

02 - Panels & Workspaces in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/4dT9jpAPz1M

03 - Raster Image principles in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/BqhgjkPSlI8

04 - Image size, Dimension, & Resolution in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/ekaCauQFeQw

05 - Layers in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/AgidpNbLvkc

06 - Common file types in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/ZJsiGfoADsA

07 - Colour in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/g-W7BxP6vTg

08 - 10 Handy tips for beginners to Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/z8m3DPPb3Ps



SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTISE

09 - Making selections in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/B25I4ZzJepM

10 - Copy & paste in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/_MhIQhHtrAE

11 - Transform tools in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/6HcaWH766bE

12 - Using brushes in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/3WBT5kavjqI

13 - Eraser tool & Layer masking
http://youtu.be/KRZtjDXH5d0

14 - Shape tool in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/jPcV0lTw_9o

15 - Type principals in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/DKzCW9R1OwM

16 - Layer styles in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/CoWpJYz_AHk

17 - Paths & the Pen tool in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/cpq8NFNKgQo

18 - Smart objects in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/kOXajoTh6Lc

19 - Colour adjustments in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/WBQQWwUtPmY

20 - Adjustment layers in Photoshop
http://youtu.be/0SnEraLZK2Y

21 - Filters in Photoshop
http://youtu.be/cF7i8OjE7UE

22 - Blending modes in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/AB1KGjkpBBE

23 - Saving in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/Q2PKbHKA3jg



SECTION 3 - CREATE A PROJECT

24 - Setting up a document
http://youtu.be/gD__P_amN3c

25 - 3D paper type effect
http://youtu.be/ddOTcJDbs0s

26 - Rainbow & clouds illustration
http://youtu.be/f7L-Jfb7G-8

27 - Manage complexity and working smart
http://youtu.be/yiHOPxKuuEE

28 - Decorating an origami paper bird
http://youtu.be/CNk45_OtTT8

29 - Create a origami bird logo
http://youtu.be/VIfuTsPwx00

30 - Adding type to the design
http://youtu.be/gvlPlriwHAc

31 - Save for print in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/g3Xz5iaCdz0

32 - Adapt a print design for a web banner
http://youtu.be/Lvpay9VUXv0

33 - Save for web in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/Ccibp4vqPaI


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