Mastering Select and Mask in Photoshop

TLDRLearn how to use the Select and Mask feature in Photoshop to easily cut out and refine the edges of objects in your photos.

Key insights

✂️The Select and Mask feature in Photoshop allows you to cut out objects from photos with precision.

🎨You can refine the edges of your selection using the Refine Edge Brush tool.

🔍Changing the view to overlay helps you see which parts of the image need to be cut.

🌈The Decontaminate Colors option removes any remaining background color from the edges of your selection.

👍After refining the selection, press OK to save your changes.

Q&A

How do I cut out objects from photos in Photoshop?

You can use the Select and Mask feature in Photoshop to cut out objects from photos. It provides various tools and options to help you achieve precise selections.

What is the Refine Edge Brush tool?

The Refine Edge Brush tool is used to refine the edges of your selection in Photoshop. It allows you to fine-tune the selection and make it appear more natural.

Why should I change the view to overlay?

Changing the view to overlay in Photoshop helps you see which parts of the image need to be cut. It makes it easier to identify areas that may require further refining.

What does the Decontaminate Colors option do?

The Decontaminate Colors option in Photoshop removes any remaining background color from the edges of your selection. It helps ensure a clean and accurate cutout.

How do I save my selection in Photoshop?

After refining your selection in Photoshop, you can press OK to save your changes. This will apply the selection and remove the background from the final image.

Timestamped Summary

00:00To start, go to Select and choose Select and Mask in Photoshop.

00:05Set the transparency to 100 for better visibility.

00:08Choose Select Subject to automatically create a selection around the main subject in your photo.

00:12Change the view to overlay so you can see which parts of the image need to be cut.

00:16Turn on the Decontaminate Colors option to remove any remaining background color from the edges of your selection.

00:21Select the Refine Edge Brush tool to refine the edges of the selected object, especially the hair.

00:24Use the Refine Edge Brush tool to clean up any parts of the hair that still have a background.

00:43When you're satisfied with the selection, press OK to save your changes.