Photoshop Chapter 5Paths panel

The paths panel

Looks like the Layers Panel Allows you to organize paths Converts paths into:

› Filled shapes› A brush stroke› A selection› A clipping mask

The Paths Panel More than one path segment

can be drawn on the same layer, this is called “work path”› Can also be drawn on separate

layers› Must click “new path” button

before drawing new path segments

Sub paths

Sub path: path that is added to existing path layer

Can be copied and pasted as a new path or as a new sub path in a different layer

Sub paths

To move a sub path to a different layer, select the sub path with the path selection tool› Cut or copy it› Create a new path › Paste it onto the new path

Converting to a Brush Stroke

Pen tool allows you to create paths exactly as you want them to appear

For example:› Create your own signature with free

form pen tool› Use the anchor points to adjust to the

desired design

Converting to a Brush Stroke

To convert the example:› Create a new layer in the layers panel› Select the path you want to go over

with a brush stroke, use the paths selection tool or select using the paths panel

› Choose stroke path from the paths panel menu OR by right clicking

Converting to a Brush Stroke

Choose the tool you want to use from the stroke path dialog box› You will want to adjust your tool’s setting BEFORE making the selection

Stop and think

Why do you need to create a new layer for the path you are selecting?

Go try it out!!!

Make a new document in PS Create a path with the pen

tool Using what you learned, add

a stroke to the path

Converting to a Filled Shape

Allows you to create your own custom shape› Create a new layer in the layers

panel› Select the path you want to fill› Choose fill path from the menu› Change the settings as desired› Click ok

Go try it out!!!!!

Create a path using the pen tool or freeform pen tool

Fill your path using the steps from your notes

Understanding activity

Create a new 7”x7” document with 300 dpi in Photoshop

Using the freeform pen tool, create your own signature and adjust to your liking

Stroke the path with a brush tool of your choice and color of your choice

Save your signature as a JPEG in your folder; title it “Signature”