- When trying to remove larger elements in an image,…such as this deer, it might be best…to copy a really large region of good information…in order to replace that unwanted content.…I'm going to switch to the lasso tool by tapping the L key,…and I'll grab an area of content that is much bigger…than the area that I need to replace.…And then, I'll select Layer, New, Layer Via Copy.…I can use the keyboard shortcut Command J…and it copies this information…to its own layer on the layers panel.…
I'll use the move tool in order to repostion…that information on top of the deer…or the area that I want to remove.…Then, I'm going to add a layer mask,…but I want the layer mask to be black,…so I'll hold down the Option key, or the Alt key on Windows,…and click on the mask icon.…That hides all of the content that I copied to Layer 1.…Then, I'll switch to the brush tool…by tapping on the B key,…I'll make sure that I'm painting with white…in my mask to reveal the content that I copied…to this layer and start painting.…
If I need to reposition either the mask or the layer,…
Author
Julieanne Kost
Released
10/23/2017Julieanne reviews the basics of digital imaging—from working with multiple images to customizing the Photoshop interface to suit your needs. She shows how to use different Photoshop tools to crop and retouch photos, while always maintaining the highest-quality output. She also demonstrates the most efficient ways to perform common tasks, including working with layers, making selections, and masking. Along the way, she shares the secrets of nondestructive editing using Smart Objects, and helps you master features such as adjustment layers, blend modes, filters, and much more—increasing your productivity every step of the way.
- Opening documents in Photoshop
- Opening files from Bridge and Lightroom
- Working with multiple documents
- Panning and zooming documents
- Customizing the Photoshop interface
- Modifying keyboard shortcuts for speed
- Understanding file formats
- Choosing color modes, bit depth, and color space
- Cropping and transforming images
- Working with layers and layer masks
- Making selections
- Removing distracting elements
- Getting to know the blend modes
- Working with adjustment layers
- Applying non-destructive filters
- Getting to know the blend modes
- Applying filters
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome57s
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1. Opening Files
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Opening files from Lightroom4m 32s
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2. Documents and Navigation
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3. Customizing the Photoshop Interface
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Customizing the toolbar5m 22s
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4. Digital Image Essentials
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Understanding file formats7m 11s
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Understanding color space4m 59s
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Changing document size6m 38s
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Saving documents3m 45s
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5. Cropping, Straightening, and Adjusting Canvas Size
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Using the Crop tool5m 38s
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Cropping to the perfect size4m 30s
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Increasing canvas size5m 52s
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6. Layers
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Exploring layer basics7m 53s
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Working with layer groups6m 34s
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7. Color and Brush Essentials
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Color basics3m 2s
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Brush options12m 4s
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8. Working with Layer Masks
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9. Making Selections
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Combining selections4m 41s
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10. Local Pixel Editing and Retouching
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Using the Clone Stamp tool3m 42s
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11. Blend Mode Essentials
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12. Smart Object Essentials
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Smart Object basics4m 19s
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13. Essential Transformations
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14. Adjustment Layer Essentials
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15. Essential Filters
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Overview of filters1m 10s
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Sharpening images7m 26s
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Conclusion
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Next steps40s
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Video: Removing larger elements from an image