Gets a Grip of Advanced Image Masking Technique
Every
editor is likely to face the prospect of removing one part of any
element of a photo and add something else with the help of mask or
layers. In their own interest they should quickly adapt and get a grip
on the technique.
When it comes to image masking
there are various methods and tools in Photoshop. The pen tool is one
of the best when it comes to masking. When this technique is required
some amount of clipping around the photograph will also be required. The
clipping is done to isolate the subject form the undesired background.
If the background is white then it is little tricky but nevertheless the
skill of the editor is tested with the pen tool. While the lasso tool
can zero basic elements, the better edges can be got only with the pen
tool. This works best when the editor needs to clip out the products
when they are shot against solid backgrounds. Even subjects that lack
contract with respect to the background can be masked. The next step is
to master the layer masking that defines the expertise of any editor.
This is another remarkable tool that is better than the eraser. An
eraser can remove things but cannot bring them back. Hence it can prove
to be a setback. But the layer mask can be conveniently removed and
replaced if the preview is bad.
The perfect layer mask
is done with the help of marquee selections and several kinds of
brushes to make the mask perfect. The channel mask is also another way
to improve on the image masking technique for any editor. It is the
ideal way to highlight the contrasts in a picture. It works best in case
of human models rather than products. It can easily select the clothes
or even hair to be cleared out. When the layering is understood and
learnt well it is time to indulge in advancing the technique. The layer
masks are done with the brush tool, which manages the correction in
several ways. Depending on the complexity of the picture the brushes are
used. And when the subject is added to a new background then the
masking layer need to be perfect. Advanced techniques will also require
the current methods of selection. A complex range of masks can be made
with the color palette. The advanced system is present in Photoshop CS4
and is more sophisticated in comparison to the magic wand. The
eyedropper can help the editor to select the sample color ranges to
match the new background and subject. The fuzziness slider also helps to
get the setting right. It should be used in the lowest tones to get the
right preview. Fuzziness is used to refine the selection.
Many
clients from ad agencies or from the print media, design companies or
brochure makers will require some sort of fancy design or artwork. When
doing this editor will inevitably feel like using the magic wand or the
quick mask tools. But they are best left for simpler jobs. He should be
able to use basic and advanced image masking
technique for best results. Being able to select masks and creating
them also show off his skills to use better non-destructive image
masking technique amicably.
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