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Creating an Embedded Clipping Path

By Jacci Howard Bear, About.com

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Convert Selection to an Editable Work Path

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Convert selection to an editable work path for finetuning.

In order to fine-tune the selection so that it is the precise shape needed, convert your selection to a path.

A work path is a vector outline of lines, curves, and nodes. It allows you to precisely include or exclude portions of your image, follow outlines, and create a variety of shapes. You can create your work path from scratch but converting a selection mask can be faster.

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