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selection question
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hawkeye
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There is no one single tool that is always the best, that's why PS has many tools and methods available for selecting. Usually it's a combination that is required for something like a car.
If I had to pick the best all around selection tool, it would definately be the pen tool
If I had to pick the best all around selection tool, it would definately be the pen tool
Sierraccr
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Paul is right. The best and most accurate tool in the drawer in Photoshop is the pen tool.
That said, my best friend these days is the layer mask if I'm working quickly and/or working for the web where resolution is not such an issue.
Copy the whole layer, color it to suit, then mask out the bits you don't want colored. The BEST thing about a layer mask is that you can go back and tweak it easily - softening edges, perfecting a line, etc., and you can play with both the new color and the underlying windows and such thing.
Easy peasy
That said, my best friend these days is the layer mask if I'm working quickly and/or working for the web where resolution is not such an issue.
Copy the whole layer, color it to suit, then mask out the bits you don't want colored. The BEST thing about a layer mask is that you can go back and tweak it easily - softening edges, perfecting a line, etc., and you can play with both the new color and the underlying windows and such thing.
Easy peasy
tnx guys but i dont get something.. when i make outline of car i wanna outline windows and lights. what i need to do to have selected lights and windows and outline of car in same time? 
and how to put some paintjobs on it? i know to change color but oder paintjobs like logo and other stuff
and how to put some paintjobs on it? i know to change color but oder paintjobs like logo and other stuff 
ibclare
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Sean, this is one of the tutorials colleague gave us to use for the car challenge a couple weeks ago. This is what you need: http://42concepts.com/design/car-advertisement-samples/
It may seem hard at first, but just be patient and follow the directions exactly. I can do it from memory easily now.
As for selections, I'm with Hawkeye. The pen tool can be used to make multiple selections. But you will have to learn how to use it. That will take some practice but it is worth it. You could also consider making the selections separately and using duplicate layers to accomplish what you need. But that is the long way.
It may seem hard at first, but just be patient and follow the directions exactly. I can do it from memory easily now.
As for selections, I'm with Hawkeye. The pen tool can be used to make multiple selections. But you will have to learn how to use it. That will take some practice but it is worth it. You could also consider making the selections separately and using duplicate layers to accomplish what you need. But that is the long way.
