Select with color channels
Sometimes, targeting a specific color channel can help create a much better selection, especially if there are distinct color differences you can take advantage of. ...
Zoom in the Color Range preview
The preview in the Color Range dialog shows the entire image by default, which can make it hard to judge the potential selection mask if ...
Remove Lasso tools: control points
When using either the Polygonal Lasso or the Magnetic Lasso tools (both nested under the Lasso tool [L]), you can remove control points in the ...
Fine-tuning with the Quick Selection Tool
When adding or subtracting small areas with the Quick Selection tool (W), your results will be more accurate if you use the Zoom tool (Z) ...
Change the default Eye-dropper sample setting
The sample size of the Eyedropper tool (I), found in the Options Bar, controls the size of the area that’s evaluated when it provides color ...
Where are my palettes?
They are still there only their name has changed. Palettes no longer exist in Photoshop CS4. Officially, they are now called panels.
Skin smoothing Camera Raw style!
Flawless skin can be key to successful portraits of ladies. Make their skin creamy soft by tapping the K key in Adobe Camera Raw 5 ...