Chapter 2. Hidden Basics

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SERENE DANGER (2014)

Covered in this Chapter

• Move tool and hidden transform features

Selection tools and tips

Healing and cloning tools

Content-Aware Move tool

• Uncommon uses for common tools

• Better alternatives to other tools

Making masterful Photoshop composites is largely about knowing and using your tools well. That, and knowing how to be clever with them. Very clever. MacGyver clever. Once you learn and understand the hidden features of each tool, you can combine them to enhance your projects in endlessly creative ways.

This chapter takes a look at the main tools and clever techniques that I personally ...

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