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Any node can be dragged into the Source Tool field when cloning with the Paint tool.
With the Stroke tool selected in the Paint toolbar, the Clone mode selected in the Inspector
controls, and the Source for cloning added to the Source Tool field, we’re ready to start
painting. If we move the pointer over the viewer, a circle shows us the paint tool, ready to go.
To use the clone brush, first hold down the Option key and click somewhere on the image to
identify the source area of the clone. In this example, we’ll sample from just below the first scar
we want to paint. After Option-clicking to sample the image, you can click to begin painting
anywhere in the frame.
Setting an offset to sample for cloning (left), and dragging to draw a clone stroke (right).
If you don’t like the stroke you’ve created, you can undo with Command-Z and try again. We
repeat the process with the other scar on the man’s forehead, possibly adding a few other small
strokes to make sure there are no noticeable edges, and in a few seconds, we’ve taken care of
the issue.
Original image (left), and after painting out two scars on the man’s forehead with the Stroke tool set to Clone.
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