Creating Shapes

Creating Shapes Using the Pen Tools in Adobe Photoshop CS3

In Photoshop CS3, the Pen Tool is another way to draw shapes or make selections. For more information on making selections, refer to Selecting an Area.

Creating Shapes with the Pen Tools

The Pen Tool works in much the same way as the Lasso Selection Tool, except that when you are drawing, nothing becomes selected. The Pen Tool automatically creates a closed shape filled with your chosen foreground color by connecting each new anchor point with both the first anchor point and the previous anchor point. The Pen Tool allows you to draw straight lines and curves, and the Freeform Pen Tool allows you to draw customized shapes.

1. From the Toolbox, select the Pen ToolThe cursor becomes a pen tip.
   HINT: If you want your cursor to be more precise, you can press [Caps Lock] to turn it into a crosshair.
2. From the Options bar located near the top of the screen, select Shape Layers
   
3. To begin drawing your shape, click the mouse button to create your first anchor point
4. To draw a straight line, click the mouse button to create a second anchor point
   A straight line connects the two anchor points.
5. To draw a curved line connecting the last anchor point with a new anchor point,
   1. Click and hold the mouse button where you would like to add the new anchor point
   2. Drag the mouse to create the proper curve for that segment
      NOTE: Dragging the mouse will not change the position of the anchor point, but will adjust the arc of the curve.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as needed to create the desired shape
7. To finish your shape, click on the first anchor point you created

Using the Freeform Pen Tool

1. From the Toolbox, select the Freeform Pen Tool
   The cursor becomes a pen tip.
   HINT: If you want your cursor to be more precise, press [Caps Lock].
2. From the Options bar, click SHAPE LAYERS
3. To begin drawing, click and drag the mouse anywhere on the canvas to create your shape
   NOTE: With the Freeform Pen Tool, you do not need to add anchor points, they are automatically added.
4. To finish a freeform shape, release the mouse button
   NOTE: The ending point does not have to be the same as the beginning point.
   HINT: To edit a Freeform Pen shape, select the Direct Selection Tool, which is a hidden tool under the Path Selection Tool.
   
   

Source: http://www.uwec.edu/help/photoshopcs3/pen-tool.htm

Selecting with the Pen Tool

Selecting with the Pen Tool Using the Pen Tools in Adobe Photoshop CS3

In Photoshop CS3, the Pen Tool is another way to draw shapes or make selections. For more information on making selections, refer to Selecting an Area.

Selecting with the Pen Tool

Using the Pen Tool to make selections allows for a high degree of precision due to anchor points. Anchor points can be adjusted after the path is created. You will begin by creating a path around the object you want to select, which you will then turn into a selection.

Creating a Path

1. From the Toolbox, select the Pen Tool
2. From the Options bar, click PATHS
3. Select your object by clicking at regular intervals around the area
   NOTE: A path is a line of anchor points.
   HINT: This is like creating a shape with the pen tool, except the shape is not filled with the foreground color.
4. Adjust the placement of existing anchor points by clicking and dragging them to better conform to the area you are selecting
5. To add an anchor point,
   1. Select the Add Anchor Point Tool
   2. Click at the desired location on the path
6. To delete an anchor point,
   1. Select the Delete Anchor Point Tool
   2. Click the anchor point you want to remove
7. To convert an anchor point from corner to smooth or vice versa,
   1. Select the Convert Point Tool
   2. Click the anchor point you want to convert
8. Repeat steps 4-7 until the path best represents the selection you want to make

Turning a Path into a Selection

1. To select your path, select the Path Selection Tool
2. From the Window menu, select Paths
3. From the Paths palette, click MENU» select Make SelectionOR
   From the Paths palette, click LOAD PATH AS A SELECTION 
   The Make Selection dialog box appears.
   
4. To feather your selection, in the Rendering section, in the Feather Radius text box, type a number
   HINT: The higher the number, the more pronounced the feathering action will be.
5. To smooth the corners of the selection, select Anti-Aliased
6. Click OK
   The path becomes a selection.
   
   
   Source: http://www.uwec.edu/help/photoshopcs3/pen-tool.htm

Using the Pen Tools

Using the Pen Tools in Adobe Photoshop CS3

In Photoshop CS3, the Pen Tool is another way to draw shapes or make selections. For more information on making selections, refer to Selecting an Area.

The Pen Tools

The Pen Tool, located in the Toolbox, has five hidden tools: the Pen Tool, Freeform Pen Tool, Add Anchor PointTool, Subtract Anchor Point Tool, and the Convert Point Tool.

Pen Tool
Allows you to make very precise selections that would be difficult to accomplish using the Marquee Tools. By using the Pen Tool you are creating a path of adjustable anchor points. To adjust an anchor point, use the Delete Anchor Point Tool, the Convert Point Tool, or the Direct Selection Tool.

Freeform Pen Tool
Allows you to make customized paths that are not straight by default. The path/selection follows the same path as your mouse. This tool is useful for making fast selections that do not require as steady of a hand as theMarquee Tools do. You can edit the selection further using the other selection tools.

Add Anchor Point Tool
Adds anchor points along a path. Anchor points can be used to alter lines without redrawing them.

Delete Anchor Point Tool
Deletes anchor points from a path.

Convert Point Tool
Converts a smooth point (e.g., an arc) into a corner point or a corner point into a smooth point.

Source: http://www.uwec.edu/help/photoshopcs3/pen-tool.htm

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Toolbox

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Toolbox: An Introduction

Photoshop is a program that allows you to work with images and graphics. This document will give an overview of the tools you can use when working with them. These tools are found in the Toolbox, which appears on the left side of the screen when you first start Photoshop. If the Toolbox is not visible, from the Window menu, selectTools.

Button	Tool Name	Action
	Move	Moves selections, layers, and guides.
	Rectangular Marquee	Makes a rectangular selection and provides access to theElliptical, Single Row, and Single Column Marquee Tools.
	Lasso	Draws free-hand segments of a selection's border and provides access to the Polygonal Lasso Tool and Magnetic Lasso Tool.
	Magic Wand	Selects consistently colored areas without requiring you to trace the outline and provides access to the Quick Selection Tool.
	Crop	Removes unwanted portions from an image. For more information see, Cropping an Image.
	Slice	Creates slices so you can separate your document into areas, which makes it more functional. It also provides access to theSlice Select Tool.
	Spot Healing Brush	Corrects imperfections in an image by making them disappear into the surrounding image. It also provides access to the Healing Brush Tool, Patch Tool, and the Red Eye Tool.
	Brush	Paints brush strokes onto an image and provides access to thePencil Tool and Color Replacement Tool.
	Clone Stamp	Paints a clone of an image or area of an image you have already selected. It also provides access to the Pattern Stamp Tool.
	History Brush	Paints a copy of one image state or snapshot of an image into your current image's window. It also provides access to the Art History Brush Tool.
	Eraser	Erases pixels wherever the mouse is clicked. It also provides access to the Background Eraser Tool and the Magic Eraser Tool.
	Gradient	Creates a gradual blend between colors and also provides access to the Paint Bucket Tool. For more information, see Working with the Gradient Tool.
	Blur	Softens the edges of an image. It also provides access to theSharpen Tool and the Smudge Tool.
	Dodge	Allows you to darken or lighten areas of an image. It also provides access to the Burn Tool and the Sponge Tool.
	Pen	Allows you to create, edit, or smooth lines and shapes. It also provides access to the Freeform Pen Tool, Add Anchor Point Tool, Delete Anchor Point Tool, and the Convert Point Tool.
	Horizontal Type	Allows you to insert text onto an image. It also provides access to the Vertical Type Tool, Horizontal Type Mask Tool, and theVertical Type Mask Tool.
	Path Selection	Makes shape or segment selections that show anchor points, direction lines, and direction points. It also provides access to theDirect Selection Tool.
	Rectangle	Allows you to draw different shapes. It also provides access to theRounded Rectangle Tool, Ellipse Tool, Polygon Tool, Line Tool, and the Custom Shape Tool.
	Notes	Allows you to add notes to any image. It also provides access to the Audio Annotation Tool.
	Eyedropper	Allows you to get colors from an image to designate as a new background or foreground color. It also provides access to theColor Sampler Tool, the Ruler Tool, and the Count Tool.
	Hand	Moves an image within its window.
	Zoom	Magnifies or reduces the view size of an image.

Prasasti Sukamerta

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Alih-aksara Prasasti Sukamêrta 1218 Saka

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Prasasti Poleng II (Humanding) (1)

Prasasti Humanding atau prasasti Polengan II terdiri dari tiga lempeng tembaga. Ditemukan di Kelurahan Krapyak, Kec. Kenaren, Kab. Kalasan, Yogyakarta. Beberapa ahli epigrafi telah membahas prasasti ini, diantaranya: Damais, Stutterheim, Sarkar, dan Boechari. Prasasti ini berisikan penganugrahan tanah di Humanding oleh Rakai Kayuwangi untuk dijadikan tanah perdikan mendirikan bangunan suci di Gunung Hyang. Berikut saya lampirkan Gambar dan alih-aksara prasastinya.

Gambar 1. Foto prasasti 

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Chickpea

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chickpea
White and green chickpeas
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Fabales
Family:	Fabaceae
Genus:	Cicer
Species:	C. arietinum
Binomial name
Cicer arietinum L.

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Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate has recently been discovered to have a number of healthy benefits. While eating dark chocolate can lead to the health benefits described below, remember that chocolate is also high in fat. Use FitDay to keep track of your calories and nutrition as you work towards your weight loss goals.

1) Dark Chocolate is Good for Your Heart

Studies show that eating a small amount of dark chocolate two or three times each week can help lower your blood pressure. Dark chocolate improves blood flow and may help prevent the formation of blood clots. Eating dark chocolate may also prevent arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

2) Dark Chocolate is Good for Your Brain

Dark chocolate increases blood flow to the brain as well as to the heart, so it can help improve cognitive function. Dark chocolate also helps reduce your risk of stroke.
Dark chocolate also contains several chemical compounds that have a positive effect on your mood and cognitive health. Chocolate contains phenylethylamine (PEA), the same chemical your brain creates when you feel like you're falling in love. PEA encourages your brain to release endorphins, so eating dark chocolate will make you feel happier.
Dark chocolate also contains caffeine, a mild stimulant. However, dark chocolate contains much less caffeine than coffee. A 1.5 ounce bar of dark chocolate contains 27 mg of caffeine, compared to the 200 mg found in an eight ounce cup of coffee.

3) Dark Chocolate Helps Control Blood Sugar

Dark chocolate helps keep your blood vessels healthy and your circulation unimpaired to protect against type 2 diabetes. The flavonoids in dark chocolate also help reduce insulin resistance by helping your cells to function normally and regain the ability to use your body's insulin efficiently. Dark chocolate also has a low glycemic index, meaning it won't cause huge spikes in blood sugar levels.

4) Dark Chocolate is Full of Antioxidants

Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants help free your body of free radicals, which cause oxidative damage to cells. Free radicals are implicated in the aging process and may be a cause of cancer, so eating antioxidant rich foods like dark chocolate can protect you from many types of cancer and slow the signs of aging.

5) Dark Chocolate Contains Theobromine

Dark chocolate contains theobromine, which has been shown to harden tooth enamel. That means that dark chocolate, unlike most other sweets, lowers your risk of getting cavities if you practice proper dental hygiene.
Theobromine is also a mild stimulant, though not as strong as caffeine. It can, however, help to suppress coughs.

6) Dark Chocolate is High in Vitamins and Minerals

Dark chocolate contains a number of vitamins and minerals that can support your health. Dark chocolate contains some of the following vitamins and minerals in high concentrations:

• Potassium
• Copper
• Magnesium 
• Iron

The copper and potassium in dark chocolate help prevent against stroke and cardiovascular ailments. The iron in chocolate protects against iron deficiency anemia, and the magnesium in chocolate helps prevent type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

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Teach Your Child

10 Crucial Survival Lessons the Teachers Wouldn’t Teach Your Child

There are things that our children should have so they can lead a rich and fulfilling life. Sure, if we wanted them just to survive, to just get by, they could do so. But that’s not living. We want our children to go out and have experiences that turn them into better people.

While a well-rounded education is important, these 13 things below are also necessary. You might think they are common knowledge or not even a big deal, but it would surprise you how many kids are growing up to become “adults” still dependent on their parents, teachers, and co-workers, amongst others.