How to Master the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop

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The Importance of the Clone Stamp Tool
The Clone Stamp Tool is one of the most important tools that Photoshop has to offer. It allows you to copy areas of an image and i very useful for getting rid of distractions or skin blemishes.
In this episode we focus on getting the most out of the Clone Stamp Tool. You will learn how to navigate the settings and preferences for the tool. We also show you how we use the tool through several examples.
Using the Clone Source Dialog
The Clone Source Dialog is available by going to 'Window - Clone Source'. Here you will see options for Clone Source, Transformation options, as well as overlay options. We go through each of these options and show you how we set up our Clone Stamp tool.
Photoshop has the "Show Overlay" option checked by default however we prefer to keep it unchecked. The overlay can get in the way and is always available by hitting OPTN + SHIFT.
Adjusting Clone Stamp Selections
After using the Clone Stamp Tool to cover the lapel microphone there are still some adjustments that need to be made. It is best to use the Clone Stamp tool on new layers so you can transform the selection afterwards. To do this hit CMD + T then right click on the layer. You will be able to rotate, skew, transform and warp the selection so it fits with the image better.
After getting the Clone Stamp selection in place we use a great technique to blend exposures. Some areas of this layer need to be lighter and some need to be darker and we accomplish this using a combination of a brush tool set to blending mode "Soft Light" and the "Lock Transparency" Option in the layer dialog; This will allow you to only paint over non-transparent pixels.
We then paint black and white over the layer to brighten or darken it accordingly.
Use Clone Stamp with Different Brushes
Many people think that you are limited to a soft round brush when it comes to the Clone Stamp tool. The Clone Stamp tool can use any custom brush the regular Brush Tool can use. Try adjusting your brush shape or creating your own custom brush to best complete your project.
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SO happy you mentioned the brush technique to get the light gradients correct. That one has always screwed me up.

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You always recognize anew the complexity and flexibility of this "simple tool". You never stop learning. Thanks Aaron for this tutorial!

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Thank you for the kind words!

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I don't understand people who dislike free top class tutorial. Thank you Mr. Aron for all your effort!

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Your videos are honestly the best photoshop teachings on youtube. I appreciate them greatly.

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You are a great instructor. You sure know your stuff.

[@wilhelml]

I really liked the lock transparency trick with softlight to either darken or lighten areas! Thanks!!

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Thanks to you and your team for the ingenuity and generosity, you have saved the day.

[@LuanaLevenhagen]

OMG, this video absolutely changed the way I use clone stamp tool. Great work!

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I had no idea about the transparency lock feature, and the paint brush technique used after that! Thanks so much. Really helpful. Hope the Phlearn team has been doing well, Cheers.

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You always give the best tutorials but your advice at 7:40 about leaving particular physical characteristics alone is the best advice you could ever give! These people will recognize when things aren’t exactly as they are in real life and who knows, that scar or birthmark that you think isn’t attractive might be the very thing that they love most about them. This is just one of the many reasons I sub’d years ago.

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This guy is so good that he makes it look easy... I hope I can use this tips in my own work....

[@AmiraMohamed-jf5tl]

Great Video! I was getting frustrated with the clone stamp tool yesterday but now it is a little better after watching your video. Thanks!

[@The153Fish]

Great video! This video was the only one explained that I had to change the sample mode to Current & Below! No wonder I couldn’t see any clones.

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Seeing and learning new techniques in photoshop always makes me feel like I'm learning magic 😊😀you can make things out of scratch and also make them disappear in seconds! Thank you guys for the awesome videos! Keep up the good work!

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[@LFOVCF]

As always, great info. may I make a suggestion about the placing of your clip on mic. Clip it to the left or right of your collar, as the resonance from your 'voice box' is picked up and adds a muffled quality to your voice sound. For people who have hearing issues, this can add a distortion that can have them struggling to hear your words correctly. I often see TV broadcasters using the centre point to clip the mic, but the last thing you want is direct contact around the voice box. Try listening to your mic output via headphones, with different positions, and see which is the clearest. You might even try in front of you near the computer, as you are forward facing. Thanks for teaching us your skills, hopefully some of mine might help you.

[@judithangerman]

Hi Aaron! It doesn't matter which video I watch- I always learn a new technique! You really make learning fun! Thanks so much!

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[@Pinarelloi]

I thought i knew the clone stamp tool. Apparently not. Great tutorial Aaron :)

[@-_Nuke_-]

+Phlearn Photoshop and Photography Tutorials how can I select and area and make a brush out of what's inside that area. And i DONT mean a brush with only black and white. I know how to do that. I mean to take EVERYTHING that there is at this area and make a brush WITH THE COLOR just like the stump tool (but the stump tool samples much more than the actualy area stumped). !? Thanks :)

[@alexandrufilipescu1301]

Hey, I really want to practice this!, where I can find the same same photo?

[@IrashiAkane]

My thoughts exactly! I had no idea you could do all of that with the clone stamp tool.

[@JulieUnger777]

Thanks you for sharing. Great value. I'm a total novice and I really appreciate videos like this. It's always nice to find a giving teacher. :)

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You are tops! Thanks for sharing your know how with us. Thanassis Fournarakos, Retired (2011) Professional Photographer, born in 1946. Best regards from Athens, Greece.

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You obviously have a gift... Thanks for sharing your expertise with the rest of us mortals...

[@abedj1220]

wOW. heard of the clone stamp tool but did not know how powerful it is. thanks for that amazing tutorial

[@GabrielBucataru]

Love it Aaron!! Nice trick with the transparency lock! Wish they would have invented that coloring books when I was a kid. Will have to come and visit my fave Ph folks in Chicago again soon. Cheers!

[@explorewithbrendan]

Learned some stuff I actually didn't know about in this, PHLEARN are the best!!

[@D3cyTH3r]

08:57 -this is an insanely useful tip! This is by far the best PS tutorial series I've come across, thanks again!

[@HelloChello33]

WHOA you've just opened my eyes and removed a box i had stuck myself into while working with this tool! totally appreciate these tips :D

[@rajjalaldeen8128]

Great intuitive explanation of how this works. Thanks a lot. Good job

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Your continue to rock my world with everything I need help on. Thank you!!!

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Thank you!

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You are @ the Top in Photoshop Tutorial Channels..... Brilliant Work

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GREAT tutorial. Finally someone who explains succinct and simple for beginners to understand. Excellent video. I just subbed!

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[@ElitePortraits]

Thank you so much aaron. You always show a little bit more than i expect from PS,, and really opening my mind to improve skills. You are a very good teacher. Keep the good teaching! I found the clone stamp one of the most powerful tool in PS.

[@Aut0execX]

You my friend... You are a genius! Thanks for all the great tutorials you are providing us

[@enuff4life]

Master Phlean, it's the best cloning tutorial I've ever seen on youTube!

[@ronaldl9085]

Awesome! You're a wonderful teacher! Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@PostColorGear]

I love the colors in that picture! A little saturated for my taste, but very complimentary. Kat and Asa did well. I like! :)

[@onetwony]

Aaron, you guys are great! Fantastic tutorial!!!

[@ayang315]

I read the title of this tutorial and I go "I know how to use the clone stamp tool, come on Aaron!". Then I click on the tutorial and watch anyway and go "holy $h1t, I didn't know that". Thanks Aaron!

[@R3DI5C00L]

one of the best tuts by phlearn, great tricks that have many uses!

[@nathandoyle1553]

Love the clone stamp tool... but i love it even more now! Thank you for you're great tutorials!

[@ZanacCommander]

Awesome attitude..clear and well directed..Thank you very much!

[@bbender76]

Loved it. I have gotten hung up on trying to replicate lines or the difference in brightness before trying to clone. This will help out big time

[@benjaminofperrin]

Yeah, thanks Aaron. Watching the way you removed that lapel mic really helped. I've been using clone stamp for a while now and getting the tones to blend in properly has always been an issue. Not anymore!

[@patcosgrave1546]

best tutorial on this topic. So grateful

[@wcsilveira]

This is excellent work and video, Aaron. Thank you!

[@filipina289]

I'm so glad I came across your channel! I've watched 2 of your vids and I've learned so much! Its so hard to find PS tutorials that are easy to follow! Thanks so much!

[@Wavywahid]

You guys always come with the right tutorials at the right time

[@noxiousjosh2933]

This was a huge help. I had not used Clone stamp in a long time and forgot essential functionalities of the tool itself. As always love your tuts and keep up the good work.

[@whitandpark]

Love your tutorials. Very simply put and easy to pick up. Thanks!

[@viridiantellus5665]

I think I need to learn all the basic options now!!

[@alaneevans]

This sorted out some important misconceptions I had picked up about this tool. Great tutorial.

[@DerEisdieler]

you just added a whole new dimension to my apparently non-existant clone stamp skills. thanks so much! i never knew about transparency lock and i also never thought about cloning to a new layer and then transforming it.

[@kristinl2512]

So helpful! I like your teaching style. Thanks so much.

[@annbullen6983]

good teacher , thanks like watching you work fun. I am trying

[@lauramacky4083]

Love the transparency lock!

[@savantdisgrace4581]

I love me a good phlearning. You rock Aaron!

[@AlexD-ft6tm]

Always, great lessons! Many thanks!

[@freshlenschicago6416]

As usual very user friendly video. Great job. Been this a while and learned some new stuff.

[@sulaimonmaestro2436]

My goodness, the things you do are just amazing. Great tutorial Mr Aaron

[@69dadawg]

Another excellent tutorial Aaron.

[@Schnubble93]

The thing after transparency lock, MAGIC!

[@LIZANO262]

Hola , te entiendo en el lenguaje universal de Photoshop . Estupendos tutoriales . Gracias .

[@CanonBrownell]

Very well made tutorial. Learned things even as a experienced photoshopper! Thank you!

[@gimlets421]

Never used the Transformed tool. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@fokakapelusz]

Always great tutorials. Especially when I think I know the specific tool, and after this tuts I realize I didn't know 1 or 2 tricks.

[@squantrill]

Actually as you mentioned to comment, a tutorial on mastering the shortcut keys setting up preferences for different workflows and setting up workspace in photoshop would be awesome!! tips and hints

[@DarshanBhavsar]

It's a new way to use clone stamp use...I used it only for double exposure.... But learned new.. Thank you Sir..

[@pushREC]

really learned a lot even though i thought i already knew how to use that tool :p

[@ElitePortraits]

Exactly, me too. I was amazed with this tool, but now, even more

[@abhelleful]

OMG! I am SO happy for this! I am a beginner and I've been looking for a good technique and this is awesome!!! Thanks a lot!

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Thanks Phlearn! Just simple, compact and easy to understand.

[@remyremus6948]

Well explained, success in the following lessons.

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Amazing and thanks pal!

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Best Tutorial Channel hands down!

[@aderonkekoga9812]

Aaron thanks for always sharing!

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Excellent. Why would anyone down vote this video?!

[@kirstysingleton323]

thankyou soooooooo plearn for explaining this clone stamp tool i can now rectify some of my photos :) Plus your tutorials are amazing thankyou

[@josephamoateng3771]

I love the transparency lock feature. Its such an eye opener. Thanks AKNacer.. lol

[@ensampojken]

Jeez, I did not know the clone stamp tool at all. This was great!

[@JeffXieeeee]

This video inspired me a lot. Thank for your effort.

[@SvetlozarKosev]

You can skip to 7:00

[@lisaw3200]

Great video. My cloning will be getting much better! The tool that trips me up most is the pen tool. A video on that one would be most helpful to me.

[@23CoSo]

Excellent, as always Well done, Aaron.

[@mrkara244]

Thanks guys these tutorials are really helpful. I cant wait to start trying these techniques out!

[@norasanchez3268]

Omg thank you so much for making my life a whole lot easier ! ❤

[@darveyinsight5015]

I do really thought that my clone stamp tool was having fault as a beginner but not until now I learnt that am gonna change the current layer options. thanks so much

[@karunakbk]

Awesome and thank you Mr.Aron Nace.

[@samsargdong1135]

Very interesting tutorial.I was afraif of this tool in the past until I saw you using it like fish in the water.

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Wow Just discover your channel and you have so many great tutorials !!!! Thank you so much.

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Brilliant tutorial for Photoshop. Simple and easy to use going forward. Thank you!

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Superb, excellent information. Thank You!!

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Love love your tutorials!!! You make things so easy to understand. Thank you so much!!!

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Tutorials are great. Some of the best out there. Thank you

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thanks man this is exactly what i was looking for

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OMG. i thought i knew everything. thanks for sharing this!

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Alway a please to watch your tutorials, thank you for the time you take

[@Lucifierium]

Awesome tutorial. Very helpful!

[@HV71851]

Learned a lot! Thank you very much.

[@OperationBlueprint]

Thanks man :) As an experienced photoshop user, this really helped, transparency lock never even came to mind when I was warping. Also, what is the difference between opacity and flow? I've always played around with the opacity.

[@ElitePortraits]

Flow is the amount of "ink" that you are releasing with the brush, and opacity is how much affect this amount of ink over the layer :). So, combining both, you can paint really soft and accurate

[@ElitePortraits]

***** Your welcome :)

[@OperationBlueprint]

Thanks Carlos and Phlearn :D Flow is going to help!

[@alexandrufilipescu1301]

Hey, I really want to practice this!, where I can find the same same photo?

[@malikqados5712]

@@alexandrufilipescu1301 Hey you can use this image. pause the video and through snipping tool you can take this phot and practice on it