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Paths are useful for…Paths are useful for…Paths are useful for…Paths are useful for…• Making selections using vector graphics• “Clipping” figures such as humans so they

are easily cut and pasted into backgrounds

• Creating vector-based graphics for greater control over shapes than raster-based graphics can offer


Parts of a Vector PathParts of a Vector PathParts of a Vector PathParts of a Vector Path

Anchor Point

Segment

Direction Handle

CurrentPoint


The Pen ToolsThe Pen ToolsThe Pen ToolsThe Pen Tools• Pen

– Create new points

• Freeform Pen– Drag like pencil tool– Create new curves

• Add Anchor Point• Delete Anchor Point• Convert Point

– Convert from cusp point (sharp) to smooth point and vice versa


Selection ToolsSelection ToolsSelection ToolsSelection Tools

• Path Component Selection– a.k.a. “black arrow”– Use for selecting an entire

path to move or scale it

• Direct Selection– a.k.a. “white arrow”– Use for selecting one or

more anchor points or line segments within a path to move

– Use to adjust direction handles


Raster to Vector to RasterRaster to Vector to RasterRaster to Vector to RasterRaster to Vector to Raster• Turning Paths into Selections

– Use a pen tool to make a path– From Paths Palette flyout menu…– Choose Make Selection

• Turning Selections into Paths– Use a marquee tool to make a selection, OR– Use a painting tool to draw a shape, then– From Path Palette flyout menu…– Choose Make Work Path


Adobe Lesson 7:Adobe Lesson 7:Basic Pen Tool TechniquesBasic Pen Tool TechniquesAdobe Lesson 7:Adobe Lesson 7:Basic Pen Tool TechniquesBasic Pen Tool Techniques

• First, practice pen tools on pages 186-205

• Second, draw a path around existing artwork (catmask) on pages 205-212

• Save as “adobe07.psd”• Save for web as “adobe07.jpg”• Insert and center on

“adobe07.htm”• Publish and send email note to

instructor


Optional ExerciseOptional ExerciseOptional ExerciseOptional Exercise• Use the Paths tools to create either

– A cartoon or caricature, or– A still life or piece of fruit


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