Mastering The Pen Tool

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Mastering The Pen Tool

with Corey Barker

lessons: 20 Course Lessons

duration: 2hr, 17min

published: 2008

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Mastering The Pen Tool

with Corey Barker

This course covers all aspects of using paths and shapes inside Photoshop. Everything from basic paths, vector masks, and complex selections. BUY COURSE

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lesson 1: Introduction (free course preview)

Pen Tool Introduction

32 sec

lesson 2: Raster vs. Vector

Intro to Paths in Photoshop. Differences between Raster and Vector graphics.

3min, 27sec

lesson 3: Pen and Shape Tools

Intro to the various pen and shape tools available in Photoshop.

4min, 35sec

lesson 4: Pen and Shape Options

Discussion of the numerous options available to these tools.

8min, 53sec

lesson 5: Paths Panel

The home of all paths. This panel has more to it than meets the eye.

8min, 28sec

lesson 6: Anatomy of a Path

What is a path made of? What are its parts? How do they work?

6min, 15sec

lesson 7: Create and Edit Paths

Quick lesson of the numerous ways to create and modify paths using the various tools.

10min, 53sec

lesson 8: Vector Masking

Using paths to create intricate masks that can be modified even after they are created.

7min, 23sec

lesson 9: Clipping Paths

Clipping paths make it possible to maintian a mask on a file that is imported into a page layout program.

5min, 5sec

lesson 10: Vector and Layer Mask

Vector Masks and Layer Masks can work together on the same layer.

6min, 33sec

lesson 11: Shape Layers

Shape Layers are capable of so many things.

10min, 16sec

lesson 12: Selections – Part 1

Creating basic selections using the pen and shape tools.

6min, 5sec

lesson 13: Selections – Part 2

Creating complex selections using the pen and shape tools.

10min, 31sec

lesson 14: Convert Text Into Paths

Convert text into paths to create interesting deisgns.

6min, 18sec

lesson 15: Wrapping Text Inside a Shape

Place text inside a shape and wrap the text by modifying the shape.

6min, 30sec

lesson 16: Painting with Paths

Using the Paths panel to apply brushes to paths.

10min, 14sec

lesson 17: Importing and Exporting Paths

Techniques for importing and exporting paths.

7min, 39sec

lesson 18: Creative Techniques

Some creatrive uses for paths and shapes.

9min, 23sec

lesson 19: Illustrating Techniques Using Paths

Extra techniques on using paths for illlustrated pieces.

7min, 39sec

lesson 20: Final Thoughts

Using The Pen Tool

33 sec

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meet Corey Barker

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Corey Barker is an education and curriculum developer for all things Photoshop. Over the years, Corey has worked as a graphic artist in a variety of disciplines such as illustration, commercial design, large format printing, motion graphics, web design, and photography. His expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator have earned him numerous awards including a recent induction into the Photoshop Hall of Fame.

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