Photo Extractions Photoshop: Selections and Masking (1)

Photo Extractions Photoshop: Selections and Masking (1) | 2 Session Replays | Adobe Photoshop CC

Photo extractions in Photoshop open up a whole new level of creative possibility — and this is where that process begins.

Part 1 is the first class in this multi-part workshop, designed to give you a solid, confident foundation in selections, masking, and extractions in Adobe Photoshop CC. Specifically, across two sessions, you will explore the mindset behind good extractions, master the key selection tools in Photoshop, and discover how to work with masks in ways that make your digital scrapbooking and photo artistry pages genuinely come to life.

As a result, by the end of Part 1, you will have the core skills and the confidence to move forward into more advanced extraction work.

Note: This class is conducted in Adobe Photoshop CC. Register for the Photoshop Elements version here.

Session 1: Selections and Masking Foundations

First, you will build a clear understanding of how selections work — and how to use them with purpose. Rather than jumping straight into tools, this session starts with the mindset behind good photo extractions, so that everything else falls into place more naturally. Specifically, Session 1 covers:

• An introduction to photo extractions and the right mindset for creating them
• Understanding selections — what they are and how they work in Photoshop
• How to create and move selections, and convert them to masks
• Different methods for adding, subtracting, and intersecting selections
• Simple edits using the Select and Mask panel
• Multiple ways to test your selections before committing to them
• Mastering the selection options in the Tools Panel for better extractions
• When and how to use the Marquee, Lasso, Polygonal, Magnetic, and Magic Wand tools
• Adding and removing segments, plus how to close a selection cleanly
• Useful shortcuts to speed up your process from the very first session

Session 2: Advanced Selection Methods

Building on Session 1, you will then move into a wider range of selection methods and creative applications — including some of the most useful tools in Photoshop that are often overlooked. In addition to further shortcuts and efficiency tips, this session also covers:

• How to save, load, modify, and copy selections for a more flexible workflow
• Using Grow and Similar — two underrated tools for faster, more efficient selections
• Making selections using the Color Range and Focus Area tools
• Tips and tricks for better extractions with Select Subject
• A variety of ways to select and replace the sky in your photos
• Using Sky Replacement to create artsy backgrounds for your digital scrapbook pages
• How to bring in Transform tools, Blending Modes, Adjustment Layers, Layer Styles, the Clone Stamp, and Masking to enhance your extractions
• Further shortcuts to make your extraction process faster and more efficient

What Is Included in this Photoshop Photo Extractions Class

• 2 class session replays of 1.5 hours each — recorded via Zoom and ready to download in MP4 format
• Watch on your computer using any media player, or load into iTunes for viewing on smart devices
• Step-by-step demos of all tools and methods in Adobe Photoshop CC
• A wide range of digital scrapbook and photo artistry examples to support every guided approach
• 14-page written course notes in PDF format — available before the class begins

Ready to Start Your Photo Extractions in Photoshop?

Every confident extraction begins with a strong foundation. Consequently, the skills and methods you build in this class will support everything that follows — in Part 2, in Part 3, and in every page you create from here on out.

Recommended Resources:

• Photo Extractions Photoshop: Selections and Masking (2)
• Digital Scrapbooking Supplies By Anna Aspnes Designs
• Start Digital Scrapbook Classes: Which Classes Should You Take First?

Photo extractions in Photoshop change the way you see every image in your collection. However, that shift starts here — with the right tools, the right mindset, and a clear step-by-step process. Let’s make the magic happen.