Mastering the Art of Cutting Out Images in Photoshop

TLDRLearn how to use blend if sliders and calculations to cut out complicated images in Photoshop

Key insights

🖌️Blend if sliders allow for easy selection of intricate details in images

Calculations can merge channels to add contrast and simplify selections

Overlay blending mode enhances contrast to create accurate cutouts

♻️Feathering and layer masking ensure smooth transitions and precise selections

🧰Duplicate layers for non-destructive editing and easy adjustments

Q&A

What are blend if sliders?

Blend if sliders in Photoshop allow for the selective adjustment of transparency based on tonal values.

How do calculations help with image cutting?

Calculations merge channels to create a highly contrasted channel, making image selection easier.

What is the overlay blending mode used for?

The overlay blending mode enhances contrast and creates precise cutouts.

Why is feathering important in image cutting?

Feathering ensures smooth transitions between selected and unselected areas, resulting in more natural cutouts.

Why should layers be duplicated in Photoshop?

Duplicating layers allows for non-destructive editing and easy adjustments without affecting the original image.

Timestamped Summary

01:04In this tutorial, learn how to use blend if sliders and calculations in Photoshop to cut out complicated images.

02:40Blend if sliders allow for easy selection of intricate details in images like tree branches and hair.

06:00Calculations can merge channels to add contrast and simplify selections for more accurate cutouts.

08:20The overlay blending mode enhances contrast and creates precise cutouts in Photoshop.

10:10Feathering and layer masking ensure smooth transitions and precise selections in image cutting.

10:59Duplicate layers in Photoshop to maintain non-destructive editing and make easy adjustments.