Use paths to create smooth and editable selections.

In this tutorial you will learn how to mask and extract a cell phone using the path tool.

Use paths to create smooth and editable selections.

Learn the ins and outs of Photoshop's powerful vector editing capabilities in this comprehensive tutorial.

Introduction to basic 'Pen Tool (P)' with Options Bar feature 'Paths' active.

Use the Pen Tool using the Paths option combined with the Brush presets to create some promising stroked shapes.

Have a soft blended edge on your images.

A simple way to create some eye catching swirls by using the Pen/Paths tool.

Here is a simple way to get comfortable using the pen tool.

This tutorial will show you what’s capable using paths. Paths are a really flexible way to achieve a variety of outcomes, yet can tend to be overlooked by the average Photoshop user.

Photoshop's Pen and Shape tools are incredibly powerful tools, especially when creating complex compound paths by intersecting paths. To see how this works, let's create a gear in Photoshop.

Still using the Lasso Tool to select everything that isn't a rectangle, square or circle? It's time to take your selections to a whole new level! Learn how to outline objects with paths using the Pen Tool, and then how to easily convert those paths into professional quality selections!

Utilize Photoshop CS2 Events Script Manager combined with a simple Action to automate stroking paths.

Exchange your daily bases steps in Photoshop with one click.

Ok, for those of you who are familiar with my weekly column or my website, you are by now familiar with this topic somewhat.

Save your precious time by automating tasks by using Actions and Batching.

Learn to make your own actions and save a ton of time.

Actions are, to put it simply, ace. They let you sit back and drink a coffee while smoking a cigarette and make Photoshop do all the work for you. Many people think actions are just for the pros, but I'm here to tell you it just ain't so!

In this tutorial you will learn how to make and use custom actions in Photoshop.

In this basic tutorial you learn how to create your own actions and how to use them efficiently. One of the most useful tools in Photoshop is the automation of actions.