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Digital Imaging
Unit 9: Using Paths & Shapes
Module 3: Converting Paths and Selections
Paths & Shapes
Paths are used to knock an item out of the background without
deleting the background.
The next slides will demonstrate how to create a clipping path.
Digital Imaging
Unit 9: Using Paths & Shapes
Module 3: Converting Paths and Selections
Paths & Shapes
Trace around an image using the pen tool.
Digital Imaging
Unit 9: Using Paths & Shapes
Module 3: Converting Paths and Selections
Paths & Shapes
In the Paths palette, save the path.
Digital Imaging
Unit 9: Using Paths & Shapes
Module 3: Converting Paths and Selections
Paths & Shapes
In the Paths palette, select Clipping Path. In the dialogue box
that pops up, choose the path you just created.
Digital Imaging
Unit 9: Using Paths & Shapes
Module 3: Converting Paths and Selections
Paths & Shapes
When placed into a layout file, the image with the clipping path
will not show the background, but the background is still there if
you later need it.

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Dig imag unit 9 module 3 converting paths and selections

  • 1. Digital Imaging Unit 9: Using Paths & Shapes Module 3: Converting Paths and Selections Paths & Shapes Paths are used to knock an item out of the background without deleting the background. The next slides will demonstrate how to create a clipping path.
  • 2. Digital Imaging Unit 9: Using Paths & Shapes Module 3: Converting Paths and Selections Paths & Shapes Trace around an image using the pen tool.
  • 3. Digital Imaging Unit 9: Using Paths & Shapes Module 3: Converting Paths and Selections Paths & Shapes In the Paths palette, save the path.
  • 4. Digital Imaging Unit 9: Using Paths & Shapes Module 3: Converting Paths and Selections Paths & Shapes In the Paths palette, select Clipping Path. In the dialogue box that pops up, choose the path you just created.
  • 5. Digital Imaging Unit 9: Using Paths & Shapes Module 3: Converting Paths and Selections Paths & Shapes When placed into a layout file, the image with the clipping path will not show the background, but the background is still there if you later need it.