Using the Pen Tool in Photoshop

This video tutorial guides users through resetting Photoshop preferences and using the pen tool to draw various shapes. It covers setting up the pen tool, drawing straight and curved lines, and creating complex shapes by combining these elements. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using minimal anchor points for smoother curves and provides step-by-step instructions for each task. The session concludes with file management tips.

Which keys do you hold down to reset Photoshop preferences on a Mac?

• Control, Alt, Shift

• Control, Option, Shift

• Command, Alt, Shift

• Command, Option, Shift

What should you do after starting Photoshop to reset preferences?

• Press the three keys and click No to cancel

• Press the three keys and click Yes to confirm

• Press Command, Option, Shift

• Press Control, Alt, Shift

What file should you download to practice using the Pen Tool?

• 01 practice.PSD

• 02 practice.PSD

• 03 practice.PSD

• 04 practice.PSD

Which setting should be selected in the tool mode popup menu for the Pen Tool?

• Selection

• Pixels

• Path

• Shape

What color should be chosen from the stroke popup menu?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

What key should you press to stop drawing a straight line with the Pen Tool?

• Enter or Return

• Shift

• Space

• Escape

What is the purpose of dragging the paths panel tab out of the layers panel group?

• To delete the paths panel

• To see both panels at the same time

• To reset the paths panel

• To hide the layers panel

How do you create a curved path segment with the Pen Tool?

• Click and release the mouse button

• Click and drag to the open red circle

• Double-click the mouse button

• Right-click and select 'Create Curve'

What should you do to ensure a perfectly horizontal line when drawing with the Pen Tool?

• Hold down the Command key

• Hold down the Control key

• Hold down the Shift key

• Hold down the Alt key

What happens when you close a path by clicking the starting point?

• The path is duplicated

• The path is deleted

• A new path is created

• The drawing ends automatically