Selections 2: Powerful Selection Techniques

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SELECT PEOPLE & OBJECTS FROM PHOTOS
FOR FABULOUS EFFECTS!

Have you struggled to select objects or people

Out of your everyday photos?
(not just perfect “stock images.”)



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THIS CLASS IS FOR ADOBE PHOTOSHOP.
Looking for Selections 2 for Photoshop Elements?
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I’ll show you how to harness the power of Photoshop tools to make selections with confidence and ease, so you can:

• Replace the background,
• Improve your photo editing,

• AND create fun artistic effects!

Course Description

In this eagerly anticipated sequal to Selections 1 learn how to:
  • Streamline the selection process to make every selection simple and fun.
  • Understand why and how a selection tool works so you can choose the right tool for each type of selection.
  • Seamlessly combine simple and complex selection tools for greater speed and power.
  • Become best friends with “Select & Mask” (Photoshop CC) or “Refine Edge” (Photoshop CS5 & CS6) so you can quickly fine tune your selections.
  • Confidently make an extracted selection match its new home.
  • And much more!
Create Artistic Projects Like These:

Replace a dreary sky.

Move people and pets to a new background
and make the light and color match the new location


Create artistic projects with selected objects.

Learn How to Use The Pen Tool


(Hint: It’s not as scary as you think!)


You’ll start small with a no-fail approach and learn how to use the Pen tool for basic selections and curves. It’ll soon become your best friend!

Other Tools & Topics Covered In This Class: Photo best practices, Preferences, Keyboard Shortcuts, Saving Selections, Pen Tool, Single Marquee, Select & Mask, Refine Edge, Selecting People, Selecting Places, Selecting Things, and Practice Projects for each tool.


In addition learn how to:

  • Extract hair
  • Create silhouettes
  • Make photos more dramatic or magical
  • Bring your vacation souvenirs to life
  • Create awesome out-of-bounds effects
  • And much more!

"There is a wealth of knowledge in those videos, and I am so glad I signed up. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

- JoAnna Campbell, Flatonia, TX

Course Curriculum


  Selections Part 2—Powerful Selection Techniques
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  Section 1: Getting Off To a Good Start
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Your Instructor

Hi! I’m Jen White and I’ve been teaching Photoshop and Photoshop Elements to people just like you for 8+ years. I love finding shortcuts and better ways of doing things. That includes selecting people and objects out of photos because…well…who has time to waste?

So come along and let's have some fun together!

Frequently Asked Questions


Who is this course for?
Take this course if you have a basic understanding of how to use Photoshop. If you’re not familiar with basic selections, we recommend you take Selections 1 first.
What software do I need?
The course covers Adobe Photoshop CS5 through Photoshop CC. Note: The software does not come with the class.
What happens if I get stuck?
Click on Help > Help Desk in the classroom menu to send me your question(s). I’m happy to help!
Will this work for Mac/Windows?
Both! I give the commands for both platforms in the videos.
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

"I'd never used half the tools, as I didn't quite get them. Now, I'm beginning to use them all as much as I can."

- Sheila King, Duncan, South Carolina

What you’ll Get

All My Practice Files
You have access to all the photos and files I use in the videos. That way you can follow along and make sure you understand the concept I’m teaching.

Hands On Projects
After I teach a new tool or technique you’ll have a chance to put your new knowledge into practice with several real life projects. I supply all the files and instructions for what to do, and YOU get to practice getting better and better at making expert selections.

It’s fun and empowering!

Step-by-step Illustrated Manuals
Each class module has a PDF manual with all the step-by-step instructions for each lesson. Some people learn better by reading, so if that’s you, I’ve got you covered. AND it’s a great way to quickly review a concept you’ve forgotten!

Option To Download
Prefer to work offline? You can download all the videos, manuals, and practice files. Or save the hard drive space and access everything through the online classroom. Your choice!

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