How to use the clone stamp tool in Photoshop

Overview

The clone stamp tool is a universal tool in Photoshop that can fix up many imperfections in a photo. For Photoshop novices, it is an important tool to learn and have in their toolkit. This project walks the learner through the tool and when and how to use it. It includes a screencast video and a place to share their own practice work.

Tools

Articulate Rise, Audacity, Screencast-o-matic, Camtasia, Photoshop

Time

Personal project that took about 3 weeks to complete

My role

Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer

Full eLearning course

Challenge:

For a novice user of Photoshop, it is important to know the right tool to modify photos or create artwork. Knowing the tools in Photoshop and when to use them can save novices from frustration, allowing them more time to focus on their craft.

Solution:

The solution for this eLearning course was to give learners an overview of the clone stamp tool and a step-by-step guide on how to use it. The course starts with a general overview of the clone stamp tool, a comparison to a similar tool in Photoshop and then a step-by-step video on how to use the tool to remove imperfections in a photo.

Results:

The goal of this eLearning course is to familiarize the learner with the clone stamp tool and best practices on when and how to use it. Learners are encouraged to practice on their own photo (or use the sample photo) to remove imperfections of varying complexity. Learners can post before and after results to show off their newly developed skills. The feed at the end of the course is also used to provide feedback.

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