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How to extract a character or part of
an image in Photoshop 7
Keywords:
Photoshop, remove background, extracting
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step: make a copy of the original image on a new layer. (you'll
most likely need it later on)
Use the >Filter>Extract Filter (Alt+CTRL+x)
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The green line (Edge Highlighter) will define the edges for
your cut-out. Thinner lines will generate a more precise extraction.
- Make sure you zoom in (CTRL+"+") for areas that
have a lot of details.
- The blue (Fill Tool) defines your secure area; nothing will
be removed from this area.
Click
"OK" |
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might need to clean up some areas - use the history brush tool
and/or the eraser for this.
Here's the result!
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| Move
the newly created extracted image to its new area.
At this point you might need to copy portions
of the original image to cover the "old" location
(the dog on this example), or simply ad another background to
your image.
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Make
your new background perfect using all of Photoshop's tools.
- Clone Stamp Tool
- Patch Tool
- Healing Brush
- Flip it/Stretch it/Squeeze it....
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| Crop
your image... |
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Extra
tips:
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Make sure your Edge Highlighter lines are as small as possible...
The smaller they are, the cleaner the "cut" will
be.
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For better results try to get a contrasting subject/background
or use a rear light (or reflector) to "lift" your
subject from the back if the colors are too similar.
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You could also use the history brush to restore some of the
areas after the extraction has been made.
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To remove some of the color "bleeding" use >Layer>Matting>Defringe
(or remove matte) .
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Read
more about Quick Masks, Layer
Masks and Saving Selections |
| Check
out this trick to do even more with this
tool |
