Lesson 54

Using the Lasso tools and adjusting selections

In this lesson you’ll learn how to use the Lasso Tool and the Magnetic Lasso Tool, how to add or subtract from your existing selection, and how to save a selection for future use.

New commands

  • Select > Deselect

  • Select > Save Selection

New tools

  • Magnetic Lasoo Tool

  • Lasoo Tool

New shortcuts

  • Shift + make selection: Add to selection

  • Alt + make selection: Subtract to selection

New jargon

  • Alpha channel [a saved selection]