Work Basics: Cloning (Video Included)

Now, when you already know how to activate and use the Brush, Paint Bucket and Eraser, let's proceed to the Clone Stamp.

1. Open babylon.jpg

2. From the Toolbox, choose the Clone Stamp Tool.

3. On the Options bar, set brush size and style; define the other options. The movie shows the use of a soft brush; diameter 45; not Aligned*
*The Aligned gadget forces the starting point to follow your mouse, even after you complete a stroke, while leaving it off starts the sample point back to its original location at the start of each stroke.

4. Point the cursor as it is shown in the movie, hold down [Alt] key; then mouse-click. You have just selected the starting point of the picture area, that you wish to clone.

5. Complete the tower, painting with the Clone Stamp