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Make and Refine a Quick Selection .................................................. 235
Arrange Layer Position and Stacking Order ............................................ 237
Filtering Layers ................................................................. 239
Common File Formats ........................................................... 240
Stage 4 Saving Photoshop Files for Print .................................................. 240
Save a Layered TIFF File .......................................................... 240
Save a Flattened TIFF File ......................................................... 242

Project Review ................................................................. 244
Portfolio Builder Project ........................................................ 245

Project 5 aFrican wildliFe MaP 247
Stage 1 Working with Vector Shape Layers ................................................ 249
Review and Resample the Existing Source Image ........................................ 249
Create a Vector-Based Shape Layer .................................................. 251
Add to an Existing Shape Layer ..................................................... 254
Control and Edit a Shape Layer ..................................................... 256
Understanding Path Operations .................................................... 257
Selecting and Modifying Paths ...................................................... 260
Subtract from a Shape Layer ....................................................... 261
More About Vector Shape Options .................................................. 261
More About Vector Drawing Tools .................................................. 263
Resample the Shape Layer and Change the Canvas Size ................................... 265
Add Color and Texture to the Shape Layer ............................................ 267
Understanding the Paths Panel ..................................................... 270
Stage 2 Compositing with Smart Objects .................................................. 271
Compare Smart Object Layers to Normal Layers ........................................ 271
Understanding Channels .......................................................... 273
Work with Feathered Selections in Quick Mask Mode ................................... 274
Apply a Layer Mask to a Smart Object Layer ........................................... 276
Edit a Layer Mask ............................................................... 278
Accessing Brush Libraries ......................................................... 282
Use the Properties Panel .......................................................... 282
Vector Masks vs. Pixel Masks ....................................................... 284
Convert Regular Layers to Smart Objects ............................................. 285
Rasterizing Smart Objects with Masks ................................................ 288
Create a Clipping Mask ........................................................... 289
Stage 3 Using Filters and Adjustments .................................................... 292
Apply Non-Destructive Filters to Smart Objects ........................................ 292
More About Photoshop Filters ...................................................... 293
Apply Destructive Filters to Regular Layers ............................................ 294
Stage 4 Creating an Artistic Background .................................................. 297
Use the Eyedropper Tool .......................................................... 297
Fading Effects .................................................................. 297
Create a Custom Gradient ........................................................ 299
Create a Gradient Fill Layer ........................................................ 301
Create a Pattern Fill Layer ......................................................... 302

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