Photo Shop Selection Tools
Rectangular SelectionA selection tool that allows the user to select in rectangular units.
pro: allows fro exact rectangular selections con: restricts selection to rectangles |
Elliptical SelectionA selection tool that allows for both elliptical and circular selections.
pro: Allows for symmetrical even circles and elliptical. con: restricts selection to rounded borders |
Magic Wand |
Quick Selection |
A selection tool that determines what is selected by the consistent color that is first clicked.
pro: allows for quick simple selection of similar of areas. is not 100% accurate and limited to similar colors |
A selection tool that allows for precise colors that are in specific shapes to be selected. The size of the cursor also determines the size of the selection.
pro: allows for similar areas within a boundary to be selected and for selections to be dependent one where cursor is dragged. con: boundaries made by tool are not 100% accurate and cause unwanted selections. |
Lasso ToolThe lasso tool allows for the free roam selection using the mouse. The border line of selection follows the mouse.
pro: allows for line to be drawn by mouse for free roam dragging around desired selection con: since it is solely dictated by the mouse, human error is very prevalent. |
Polygonal LassoThis tool allows for straight line selections. This allows for borders of the selection to be made out of straight lines.
pro: allows fro straight lines to be easily drawn to add to selection. Eliminating human error. con: lines must be straight therefore, rounded edges will be cut while selecting. |
Magnetic LassoThe magnetic lasso is unique as if the subject strongly contrasts the background it will easily allow for the cursor to automatically make points to mark as check marks. It follows the mouse and does not require a click. Clicks can be made to make more precise corners and turns.
pro: allows foir smooth constant selection of certain objects with little mouse clicks. con: if subject is not distinct, line will make incorrect points where edits are required. |
Pen ToolThe pen tool allows for more precise curves. points form flowing curves in between each other in order for the selection to flow and follow the curves of the subject.
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