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Wryter,

The whole foundatation to Photoshop lies in to know how to use Pen Tool. When you are proficient with it return here for your next advice.

I am pretty sure that somebody will say otherwise, there always is isn't it? Don't be led astray, no matter what you shall do you will need to be become an EXPERT with the Pen Tool.

Trust me.

I agree, the pen tool is fundamental. But also have a look at learning to use levels, curves, channels, the dodge and burn tools and of course the brush tool if you plan to do a lot of photo restoration.

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