Easy way to cut out an image using the extraction tool in photoshop - Photoshop Tutorials | Photoshop Contests

Deidredup · 05-04-2008, 07:37 PM

The tools like the magnetic lasso tool and stuff works great when you need to remove a background, but it doesn’t always works great around the hair of someone. So, here is an easier way which works great!

This is the image that I will be using:

Go to Filter – Extract. With the Edge Highlighter tool, trace around the edge of the person:

Now with the fill tool, click on the person to fill it.

Click Ok

If there is little parts of the picture that were removed, go over it with your history brush!
Done!
Easy isn’t it?

blazendizz · 05-04-2008, 10:54 PM

ahhh cool

PottieMouff · 05-05-2008, 05:18 PM

lol!!!!!

tyzzy · 05-05-2008, 08:03 PM

i use the extract filter all the time... except instead of clicking the ok right away i preview and use the other tools on the filter to fix it. then click ok.

danielmoc · 05-05-2008, 11:15 PM

i should give it a try

**thediceman** · 05-06-2008, 01:27 AM

ive seen this done b4 but never done it i might try it.

tyzzy · 05-06-2008, 02:10 AM

used it on this wallpaper that I made for my sister.
http://tyzzy.deviantart.com/art/Kill...paper-60249892

Deidredup · 05-06-2008, 03:54 PM

Good to know it worked out for all of you! Nice wallpaper tyzzy

tyzzy · 05-08-2008, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deidredup

Good to know it worked out for all of you! Nice wallpaper tyzzy

thanks

Lord Nytmare · 05-12-2008, 03:19 PM

You know, It still astounds me how incapable I am of using the extraction tool properly, I know the theory behind it, and I know how its supposed to work, But whatever comes out looks like I've just handed my pen to a five year old.

Dont even get me started on the fine tuning tools in preview mode.

**sdb** · 05-12-2008, 03:22 PM

I've got to cut 10 people out of a pic. this should come in handy.

Danthefierce · 05-13-2008, 12:19 AM

i lile this tool but it works best on solid backgrounds so if you have multicolouyrd backgorounds stay away from this and use lasso or other selection method

joshbond · 05-20-2008, 11:01 PM

Great tutorial! I just used this and it worked really good.
Thank you!

freyaka · 05-21-2008, 04:44 AM

I always enjoy the background eraser in Paint Shop Pro X that followed up by select all, modify->Contract->1 then invert selection and cut, I find that works best for me and it tends to give a pretty clean render most of the time.