Photo Editing Techniques and Tools

This video tutorial guides users through the process of using Photoshop's Select and Mask workspace. It covers how to make initial selections using the Select Subject feature, refine selections with the Quick Selection Tool, and further refine edges with the Refine Edge Brush. The tutorial also explains how to adjust global refinement settings and apply the mask to a layer. Additionally, it demonstrates using the Puppet Warp feature to manipulate image elements.

What should you ensure about the layers in the Layers Panel before starting the Select and Mask process?

• Only the student layer is hidden

• Only the background layer is visible

• Both layers are visible and the student layer is selected

• Both layers are hidden

What does the red overlay in the Select and Mask workspace help you to see more clearly?

• The properties panel

• The entire image

• Missed areas and edges

• The background

Which tool is used to add missed areas to the selection without extending into the background?

• Magic Wand Tool

• Lasso Tool

• Quick Selection Tool

• Brush Tool

How can you reverse an unwanted edit made with the Quick Selection Tool?

• By choosing undo from the Edit menu or using the Quick Selection Tool in subtract mode

• By using the Eraser Tool

• By hiding the student layer

• By restarting the Select and Mask process

What is the purpose of the Refine Edge Brush Tool?

• To delete the mask

• To add new layers

• To recognize and mask subtle edges

• To change the background color

Which setting helps to reduce the roughness of the mask outline?

• Shift Edge

• Contrast

• Feather

• Smooth

What does the Decontaminate Colors option do?

• Changes the layer opacity

• Adds new colors to the mask

• Suppresses color fringes from the original background

• Removes the mask

What is the purpose of the Puppet Warp feature?

• To add new layers

• To delete the student layer

• To reposition areas of an image like a puppet

• To change the color of the image

How do you rotate the head using Puppet Warp?

• By dragging the head directly

• By holding down the ALT or Option key and dragging the pointer

• By using the Eraser Tool

• By changing the layer opacity

What should you do with the original student layer after using Puppet Warp?

• Hide it

• Delete it

• Change its opacity

• Move it to the top