This document provides a 3-step process for selecting images in Photoshop using the pen tool: 1) Open an image and click around the object with the pen tool to add points and create a path; 2) Use the convert anchor point tool to shape the curve by dragging points and control handles; 3) With the pen tool still selected, right click and choose "make selection" to transform the path into a selection of the object.

1. 3-STEP PHOTOSHOP BASICS

2. INTRODUCTION BEFORE we do anything in Photoshop, we must select the object first PEN TOOL is the easiest way to select

3. SELECTING IMAGES  PEN TOOL

4. SELECTING IMAGES Click on the Pen tool The pen tool allows you to draw a path around your image consisting of bezier curves.

5. SELECTING IMAGES  PEN TOOL

6. SELECTING IMAGES 1. Open IMAGE 1 CLICK AROUND THE BUTTERFLY to put points

7. SELECTING IMAGES DETAILS:

8. SELECTING IMAGES 2. Once the points are in place, you can switch to the Convert Anchor Point tool to shape the curve. RIGHT CLICK on the PEN TOOL icon to find it

9. SELECTING IMAGES Click on a point and drag away from it to create the curve, then use the control handles to edit the shape of the curve.

10. SELECTING IMAGES FINAL PRODUCT!

11. SELECTING IMAGES 3. While the pen tool is selected, right click and click make selection to transform the paths to selection.

12. NOW DO THE SAME TO THE REST!