Adobe Photoshop CS5 on Demand

11. Using the Paths Panel

What You’ll Do

Understand Vector and Raster Images

Convert a Selection into a Path

Work with Pen Tools

Create Paths Using the Freeform Pen Tool

Use the Magnetic Option with the Freeform Pen Tool

Add and Delete Anchor Points

Modify Anchor Points

Modify Existing Direction Lines

Convert Straight Points and Curved Points

Work with Clipping Paths

Fill an Area of an Image Using Paths

Stroke an Area of an Image Using Paths

Create Shapes as Paths

Export Paths to Adobe Illustrator

Export Paths Using the Export Method

Introduction

Adobe Photoshop can not handle raster information (pixels), it can also work with vector information (paths). Photoshop stores raster information in the Layers panel, and stores vector information ...