Cut out a building with the Polygonal Lasso Tool in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial I show you how to make those crisp selections, especially when you're working on images where precision really matters.

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Use this file to follow along and use in Photoshop

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Hey folks! 🌿

Just wanted to share a bit about a new tutorial I've put together. It's all about getting to grips with the Polygonal Lasso Tool in Photoshop. Ever found yourself wrestling with trying to get clean, sharp edges on your selections? Yeah, been there too.

This time around, I dug into how to make those crisp selections, especially when you're working on images where precision really matters. Think along the lines of cutting out buildings or any object where those straight edges are key.

In the tutorial, I've laid out the steps pretty clearly – from choosing the right tool settings to applying that perfect mask that hides everything you don't want to see. And, of course, I covered how to save your masterpiece so it's ready to show off to the world.

I aimed to keep things straightforward and easy to digest because let's be real, Photoshop can feel like a beast sometimes. Whether you're a newbie to the world of Photoshop or you've been at it for a while, I hope there's something in the video for you.

If you've got a moment, check out the tutorial. I've tried to make it as down-to-earth as possible without any filler. Who knows, you might learn a new trick or two. Plus, I'm really keen to see what awesome creations you can come up with after giving it a go. Let's get creative together! 🌟