Blending modes may not be the best solution for cut-outs with certain effects
You can achieve actual transparency by selecting bright pixels as a mask
The Remove Background feature uses AI to remove the background from photos
Use the Minimum filter and other techniques to remove white edges from cut-outs
Deal with difficult-to-select hair by creating custom brushes and fine-tuning the edges
Why are blending modes not always the best solution for cut-outs?
—Blending modes may not preserve certain effects or allow you to apply layer styles to specific objects in the scene.
How can I achieve actual transparency in Photoshop?
—You can achieve actual transparency by selecting bright pixels as a mask and creating a layer with the desired transparency.
What is the Remove Background feature in Photoshop?
—The Remove Background feature uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically remove the background from photos.
How can I remove white edges from cut-outs?
—You can use techniques like the Minimum filter and fine-tuning the selection to remove white edges from cut-outs.
How can I deal with difficult-to-select hair in Photoshop?
—You can create custom brushes from images with easier-to-select hair and use them to paint and refine the edges of the hair in your target image.
00:00Learn three powerful masking techniques for better cut-outs in Photoshop
02:12Blending modes may not be the best solution for certain effects or layer styles
08:17Achieve actual transparency by selecting bright pixels as a mask
13:36The Remove Background feature uses AI to automatically remove backgrounds
22:46Use the Minimum filter and other techniques to remove white edges
39:07Create custom brushes and fine-tune hair edges for better selection
