Cutting is a very important technique in Photoshop that can separate a specific part of an image from the background. Here are five commonly used cutout methods in PS:
• Magic Wand Tool Cutout: The Magic Wand Tool is one of the simplest and most direct cutout tools in PS. It selects image areas based on color similarity. When using the Magic Wand Tool, just click the mouse on the foreground or background to select areas with similar colors. This method is suitable for images with large differences in background and foreground colors.
• Quick Selection Tool Cutout: The Quick Selection Tool is a brush-based cutout tool that allows users to select image areas by drawing selections. This tool is very useful for irregularly shaped foregrounds.
• Pen Tool Cutout: The Pen Tool is a very precise cutout tool that allows users to select image areas by drawing paths. For foregrounds with complex shapes that require high-precision cutouts, the Pen Tool is the best choice.
• Channel Cutout: Channel Cutout is a method of cutting out images using the color channel information of the image. Channel Cutout is very effective for images with a relatively simple background color or a large difference in foreground and background colors.
•Plug-in cutout: In addition to the cutout tools that come with PS, you can also use third-party plug-ins to enhance the cutout effect. For example, the Mask Pro plug-in provides a variety of advanced cutout functions, such as smart edge detection, hair cutout, etc. When using plug-ins to cut out, you need to follow the specific plug-in's operating guide.
The above are five commonly used cutout methods in PS. Users can choose the appropriate cutout method according to different image characteristics and needs.
