Another new feature in Photoshop CS4 is the Live Preview when using the Cloning and Stamping tool. What this does for you is show you exactly what the effect of the tool is going to be while you are using it. Where you will probably find this to be the most useful is lining things up with the clone tool or making sure color tones and brightness levels match well. This video shows you how this tool work and how it can help you achieve the effect that you are trying to get much easier than before.

Cloning and Stamping tool Live Preview with Photoshop CS4 from Kerry Garrison on Vimeo.

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