tools & processes

photoshop tools
http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/tools.html


copy and paste photos

youtube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD-YSql1gVU

also shows cutting out a background

the easy way
http://stevecampbellhillwoodsamples.blogspot.com/2010/12/copy-images-into-photoshop.html

video on selections

http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/making-selections.html

selection tools gallery

http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/tools.html#selection_tools_gallery

the lasso tool

http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/selecting-lasso-tools.html

converting a photo to an outline drawing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyu2yPwiQvA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZsUI5zeIME