PHOTOSHOP’S ESSENTIAL TOOLS LIST
When an electrician has to climb a telephone pole to fix a problem, he or she doesn’t bring every tool in the toolbox. The practical, handy tools go in the belt, and up the pole they go, ready to handle any problem. Photoshop can be looked at in a similar way. The real trick is knowing what tools will handle any job, so you can put those in your belt, and cutting down to the essentials so you can focus on the task. A master tool list of functions that you should be familiar with is included here. This appendix includes a list of tools that you want to be not just aware of, but competent using to get the most out of your corrections with layers and Photoshop in general.
With a core set of tools you’ll be able to ...
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