Photoshop Zone

Original Photo As a web designer and photo editor, I get to work with a number of wonderful photographers. In today’s tutorial we will be working from a photo by Gerard van Oosbree. I want to take this opportunity to thank him sincerely. Step 1 Open the picture ( download here ), then go to Layer> New> Layer from Background. Open a new Layer (Shift+Command+N) and name this "Background". Drag the "Background Layer" downwards, fill it with color #000000 then lock it. We are now going to remove the background using the Pen Tool. Return to the layer with the model, select the Pen Tool (P) and set this to Paths. Click accurately around the model until you have closed the path. Now right-click your mouse and select the option "Make Selection". Ensure that the Feather is set at 0. Copy (Command+C) and Paste (Command+V) the selection and name this layer "Original". Having done this, remove "Layer 0". Step 2 The...

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