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Learn to Master the Selections Tool. Here is everything you need to know to use the Lasso Tool correctly. Understand the different Modes and learn when to use them. 

The Lasso Tool is also called Free Hand Selection Tool, because you draw in the selections by hand. Based on the purpose there are the free, polygonal and magnetic mode. Each with it's upsides and downsides. Another very important thing to understand is Anti Aliasing that will help you get very smooth selections - or turn it off for pixel perfect selections. Your choice. :) 

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Learn to Master the Selections Tool. Here is everything you need to know to use the Lasso Tool correctly. Understand the different Modes and learn when to use them. The Lasso Tool is also called Free Hand Selection Tool, because you draw in the selections by hand. Based on the purpose there are the free, polygonal and magnetic mode. Each with it's upsides and downsides. Another very important thing to understand is Anti Aliasing that will help you get very smooth selections - or turn it off for pixel perfect selections. Your choice. :) Find amazing Perks on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sarikas Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarikastutorials Photo used: https://unsplash.com/photos/kaWdwliZVOo

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Kevin Phillips

Wow! Who knew that the lasso tool had so much flexibility. Thanks for the insights Olivio.

Olivio Sarikas

Thank you, Kevin. Got to say, i was surprised myself. ;) I really need to do more videos where i explain every part of a tool. Often i use tools out of a old habit, never looking at new things that have been added to it's functionality

Kevin Phillips

Yes, I agree, I don't often take a look at familiar software with a fresh pair of eyes to see what has changed/improved.