Understanding the Pen Tool - CS2 - PhotoCamel

rsmall · 03-13-2007

I'm trying to use the Pen Tool to move a selection from one image to another. My work flow is...
. Open the image that will receive the selection "Image A"
. Open the image containing the selection "Image B"
. Duplicate the background layer on Image A
. Use the Pen Tool to complete the selection on Image B (Dropping the Opacity to 0% to enable viewing a better selection)
. CTRL + Click on the Shape Layer to activate the selection (marching ants)
. Move/Drag the selection to Image A using the Move Tool
I'm just getting the outline of the shape filled with White; it's not allowing me to Move the image itself.
Would someone help me understand this process. Thanks!

Mr. Pickles · 03-13-2007

Is the layer you are copying the selection from a layer mask? If so, you are probably just moving the white masked portion, and ignoring the black portion.

You need to switch focus to the actual pixel portion of the mask (click the layer thumbnail, not the B&W mask.

craftysnapper · 03-13-2007

1- you need to change it from shape selection to path by clicking on the second box in from the left on the top bar.

2- make your selection with the pen tool.

3-Right click on image and select "make selection"..now you will be able to drag it across.

Mr. Pickles · 03-13-2007

I didn't read his "shape layer" line correctly. Wonder what he means by "shape layer"...

Worm324 · 03-13-2007

I didn't realize you could right click it to make a selection from the path

I used to go into the channels area to do that. Thanks for that tip

Jay

rsmall · 03-13-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by craftysnapper

1- you need to change it from shape selection to path by clicking on the second box in from the left on the top bar.
2- make your selection with the pen tool.
3-Right click on image and select "make selection"..now you will be able to drag it across.

Thanks Craftysnapper!
That did it! The Paths button in the Options Bar!

rsmall · 03-13-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Pickles

I didn't read his "shape layer" line correctly. Wonder what he means by "shape layer"...

Thanks Mr. Pickles. I probably wasn't explaining myself very well. Craftysnapper's instructions did the trick. I was not clicking on the Paths button on the Options bar in the beginning of the process. It's working great now. Thanks for your input.
-Rod

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rsmall Vicuna Location: Sinking Spring PA Posts: 115 CamelKarma: 15 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Understanding the Pen Tool - CS2 I'm trying to use the Pen Tool to move a selection from one image to another. My work flow is... . Open the image that will receive the selection "Image A" . Open the image containing the selection "Image B" . Duplicate the background layer on Image A . Use the Pen Tool to complete the selection on Image B (Dropping the Opacity to 0% to enable viewing a better selection) . CTRL + Click on the Shape Layer to activate the selection (marching ants) . Move/Drag the selection to Image A using the Move Tool I'm just getting the outline of the shape filled with White; it's not allowing me to Move the image itself. Would someone help me understand this process. Thanks! __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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Mr. Pickles Camel Breath Location: Old Folks Home Posts: 12,362 CamelKarma: 6828 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Understanding the Pen Tool - CS2 Is the layer you are copying the selection from a layer mask? If so, you are probably just moving the white masked portion, and ignoring the black portion. You need to switch focus to the actual pixel portion of the mask (click the layer thumbnail, not the B&W mask.
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craftysnapper Guanaco Location: Uk Posts: 401 CamelKarma: 3181 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Understanding the Pen Tool - CS2 1- you need to change it from shape selection to path by clicking on the second box in from the left on the top bar. 2- make your selection with the pen tool. 3-Right click on image and select "make selection"..now you will be able to drag it across.

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Mr. Pickles Camel Breath Location: Old Folks Home Posts: 12,362 CamelKarma: 6828 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Understanding the Pen Tool - CS2 I didn't read his "shape layer" line correctly. Wonder what he means by "shape layer"...
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Worm324 Photocamel Master Location: NY, USA Posts: 9,529 CamelKarma: 19595 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Understanding the Pen Tool - CS2 I didn't realize you could right click it to make a selection from the path I used to go into the channels area to do that. Thanks for that tip Jay
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