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Photoshop Tips: Extractions

In this video, I will show you three different methods of how to extract your subject from a background. I’ll explain when to pick one technique over the other. I’ll also extract from plain and busy backgrounds and show you how to extract objects with small details, such as hair.

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Angela Perez is a fashion photographer and digital retoucher based in Boston, MA. Angela is also a professional instructor of Studio Lighting and Retouching, with four years of experience using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Check out www.angelamichelleperez.com to see additional work.

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8 Responses to “Photoshop Tips: Extractions”

  1. November 13, 2012 at 8:12 pm, Eric Grapher said:

    No worries about the baby. It makes for a more realistic photoediting session. Thanks for the nice and clear instructions.

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  2. November 13, 2012 at 4:17 pm, Joseph Matthias Zao said:

    That baby is proud of her mother. Love the coos! Right on Angela Perez, Nice vid also – the pen tool was great, needed it.

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  3. October 19, 2012 at 9:43 am, Neil Kremer said:

    Nicely explained…

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  4. October 15, 2012 at 6:56 pm, Wm Birch said:

    THANK YOU ! The baby sounds cute. 🙂

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  5. October 11, 2012 at 9:59 am, TimRobbins said:

    How professional is it to have an annoying baby in the background?

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    • October 11, 2012 at 3:51 pm, Francis Vallejo said:

      She took her time to help people. For free. Chill. Thank you Angela 🙂

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    • October 14, 2012 at 12:44 am, Eman333 said:

      She is giving this information and time for free, and all you can do is whine about a baby in the background?

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  6. October 10, 2012 at 5:52 pm, ritchieroy said:

    your baby doesnt bother me….thank you!!!

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