Photoshop CS Savvy
Vector masks are similar to layer masks in that they are designed to conceal parts of an image. (Read about vector masks in Chapter 9, Drawing Paths. ) Follow these steps to use one to conceal part of a seagull:
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Open the file Gulls.psd from the HO8 folder on the CD.
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Select the frontmost gull by using the Magnetic Lasso tool. You might have to use the Lasso tool too to refine the selection.
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With the Move tool, drag the selected gull and drop it on the top corner of the hotel. Name the new layer VectorGull . Defringe if necessary.
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From the Layers menu, choose Add Vector Mask ’ Reveal All. A vector mask appears next to the VectorGull layer.
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Choose the Pen tool
. Ensure that the paths and not the shape layer option is selected. Click along the top edge of the building. Encircle the gull to create a triangular path, as in Figure H8.13. The path will conceal the bottom of the gull. Figure H8.13: Creating the vector mask -
After you ve drawn the path, choose the Direct Selection tool
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Save the image.