Author Topic: How to Change the Background (Read 7181 times)

leaf · « **on:** March 08, 2013, 02:44 »

Here is a pretty novice tutorial I just did explaining how to swap out a background in a photo. Yes, I 'cheated' and used an easy to isolate image but any image is possible with the same technique - it just takes more fiddling if your background is busy and/or the same color of what you are trying to isolate.


Photoshop Tutorial How To Change Background

If you have a better way or suggestions for isolating the subject I'm happy to hear them.

rimglow · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2013, 07:19 »

We regret to inform you that we cannot accept your submission for addition to the iStockphoto library for the following reasons:
The execution of isolation contains stray areas that are either too feathered or rough.

Probably good enough for all other agencies, though.

enstoker · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2013, 08:58 »

Very nice presentation compared to dozens of Youtube attempts "How to Change the Background".

Of course, "precise finishing" would be fine

, as rimglow wrote.

click_click · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2013, 10:47 »

I like it! Thanks for posting.

Sometimes it's hard to find good tutorials on youtube if you ever try to find something specific.

Will be added to my favorites!

michaeldb · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2013, 13:49 »

Quote from: rimglow on March 08, 2013, 07:19

We regret to inform you that we cannot accept your submission for addition to the iStockphoto library for the following reasons:
The execution of isolation contains stray areas that are either too feathered or rough.

Probably good enough for all other agencies, though.

Yet another reason not to submit to IS. Very useful tutorial BTW, best I have seen on how to isolate.

fritz · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2013, 10:52 »

I'm using Knockout 2.0. Much faster and result is the same. No problem even with iS


Photoshop - Recorte utilizando o plugin Knockout 2.0

Reaktori · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2013, 19:37 »

With this image I think the 'Background Eraser Tool' on a duplicate would have been faster.

cardmaverick · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2013, 20:45 »

Refine edge is one of the coolest new tools in Photoshop, but even with all of it's power, it still does a sketchy job with hair in my opinion. Halo's and crunchy edges are basically the two end results you can pick between unless you're going to a background that isn't too different in color or even white can look good since they are essentially graying out the fine edges.That knockout 2.0 looks interesting, never heard of it.

gillian vann · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2013, 01:49 »

love it. love how matter of fact you are, no waffling on. (great accent btw)

enstoker · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2013, 10:18 »

I wanted to test Image skill and KnockOut, BUT are not suitable for WIN 7 64B.
Any suggestion abut new background removal plugins for CS6 ?

Thnx in advance.

Dantheman · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2013, 10:42 »

Really liked the tutorial! Didn't know of this technique, and you explained it very nicely

fritz · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2013, 11:21 »

Quote from: enstoker on March 10, 2013, 10:18

I wanted to test Image skill and KnockOut, BUT are not suitable for WIN 7 64B.
Any suggestion abut new background removal plugins for CS6 ?

Thnx in advance.

I'm using KnockOut v.2 on WIN 7 64B and no problems so far works like a charm.

enstoker · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2013, 13:33 »

Quote from: alexmk on March 10, 2013, 11:21

Quote from: enstoker on March 10, 2013, 10:18
I wanted to test Image skill and KnockOut, BUT are not suitable for WIN 7 64B.
Any suggestion abut new background removal plugins for CS6 ?

Thnx in advance.
I'm using KnockOut v.2 on WIN 7 64B and no problems so far works like a charm.

Because You have installed both 32 and 64 bit.
This is official explanation from developer web page.

I have 64 only.

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Author Topic: How to Change the Background (Read 7181 times)

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