Photoshop help

lefei · 23rd April 2003

I dunno whether this is the right place to post. Mods, feel free to move this where appropriate.

I have a picture with a car and a background. I just want the car. What tools should I use in Photoshop?

Thanks in advance.

chongkm · 23rd April 2003

use magic wand... which usually doesn't work... in that case you'll have to use paths. think you can search the net on how to use it.

23rd April 2003

Use the extract tool.

Joseph · 23rd April 2003

U can try using magnetic lasso to "outline" the object that u wan and then cut and paste it.

E1g3 · 23rd April 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by lefei
I dunno whether this is the right place to post. Mods, feel free to move this where appropriate.

I have a picture with a car and a background. I just want the car. What tools should I use in Photoshop?

Thanks in advance.

Delete the surrounding background

1. select the object with any selection tools.
2. Go to menu SELECT/FEATHER/OK
3. Go to SELECT/INVERSE then press DEL on your keyboard.

Hope this helps.

Watcher · 24th April 2003

If the car has a very distinct color from the background, and you are using PS 7, use the magnetic lasso instead of the normal lasso. It is much easier. Don't forget to select feather first before you start selecting the car...

vince123123 · 24th April 2003

what is the extract tool?

Quote:

Originally posted by Slikman
Use the extract tool.

24th April 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by vince123123
what is the extract tool?

Filter - Extract

Or Alt + Ctrl + X

More control over your selection.

23rd April 2003	#1
lefei Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Side of SG Posts: 675	Photoshop help I dunno whether this is the right place to post. Mods, feel free to move this where appropriate. I have a picture with a car and a background. I just want the car. What tools should I use in Photoshop? Thanks in advance.

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chongkm Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West Posts: 452	use magic wand... which usually doesn't work... in that case you'll have to use paths. think you can search the net on how to use it. __________________ Nikon D300, Sigma 10-20mm/f4-5.6, 30mm f/1.4, Nikon 50mm f/1.4D, 85mm f/1.8D, SB-600.

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Slikman Guests Posts: n/a	Use the extract tool.

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Joseph Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 75	U can try using magnetic lasso to "outline" the object that u wan and then cut and paste it.

24th April 2003	#6
Watcher Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The heart of the Abyss Posts: 2,319	If the car has a very distinct color from the background, and you are using PS 7, use the magnetic lasso instead of the normal lasso. It is much easier. Don't forget to select feather first before you start selecting the car...