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Post by tracymae on Jun 3, 2005 10:04:01 GMT 1
Using photoshop:- To completely remove the background from a photograph, firstly select the LASSO tool and roughly go round the area that you wish to keep. Right click and select Layer via copy. On the Layers pallet turn off the background layer (eye symbol on left hand side) Create a new layer and drag and drop below your subject layer, select two contrasting colours from your subject. Use the darkest colour and fill the layer (paint bucket symbol) On the subject layer use the ERASER tool to remove the unwanted excess from the remaining image. Start by using a fairly large soft brush and reduce in size as you get closer to the subject. The smaller the brush you use the sharper the edges will be. Use the smudge tool to feather the edges, always go in the direction that the hair is naturally flowing. This is an important step and not to be rushed, what you are effectively doing is 'painting' in individual hairs. Use a variety of brush sizes to get the best results. choose a filter, each image is different and the filter you use will have a dramatic effect on your image. This is the fun part go throught the filters until you acheive your desired effect. I usually use crosshatch or dry brush. Dry Brush. Crosshatch. Accented Edges. Film Grain. On your new background layer switch colours and use a huge (almost as big as your selected image) soft brush to highlight the image and blend the edges.
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Post by Rupert's Momma on Jun 3, 2005 15:46:12 GMT 1
WOW, thanks Tracy - will give this a go over the weekend
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Post by GreenJag on Jul 28, 2005 12:43:42 GMT 1
That's certainly a lot easier than Paint Shop Pro 8, which I use!!!
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