🖌️Learn how to use the selected masks workspace in Photoshop to remove backgrounds from photos.
🎨Discover a two-step method for making better cutouts in Photoshop.
⚙️Understand how to fine-tune edges and refine masks using the selected masks workspace.
👥Find out why instructors use images with solid backgrounds to teach concepts effectively.
🔍Learn how to optimize the selected masks workspace for different types of images, including those with busy backgrounds.
Can I use this method in older versions of Photoshop?
—While the selected masks workspace may not be available in older versions of Photoshop, you can still follow along using the adjust edge sliders in the refine edge dialog box.
Do I need images with solid backgrounds to use this method?
—Images with solid backgrounds make it easier to teach the concepts, but you can apply different techniques for images with busy backgrounds. Check out the advanced hair masking video for more information.
How can I remove fringing or edge halos from my mask?
—You can use the minimum filter in Photoshop to contract the mask and remove fringing. Just be careful not to overdo it, as it can damage the edges of your selection.
Can I use this method for hair masking?
—The selected masks workspace is not optimized for hair masking, but you can still use the refine edge tool to extract hair. Check out the advanced hair masking video for more details.
What if I want to place the extracted image over a different background?
—Check out the tutorial on placing images over different backgrounds for a step-by-step guide on how to do that.
00:02In this video, you'll learn how to remove backgrounds from photos in Photoshop using the selected masks workspace.
00:34Start your selection right from within the selected masks workspace for more convenience and control.
02:00Fine-tune the edges of your selection using the smooth, feather, and shift edge sliders. Make sure to optimize them for round edges in this case.
08:03Remove fringing or edge halos by applying the minimum filter to the layer mask and adjusting the radius.
12:26While this method is not ideal for hair masking, you can still use the refine edge tool for extracting hair. Check out the advanced hair masking video for more details.
