Extract? How to help?

[sjford0419]

I have decided to jump into extractions...I tried before and just really have no idea how to do it where it isn't so doggone hard! I love the layouts that are extracted, they are so cool!

Any tutorials out there for PSCS2? Any tips?

Thanks!!

[kscwgirl]

I'm not so good at it, but there is an extract filter in CS2, you might start there. :)

Here is a tutorial I have used in the past...

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/pop-out/

[SeattleSheri]

I :wub: extractions! I use the magnetic lasso and go arond the subject and feather by 1-2 px. It's best to make sure you have the subject very large (200%) on your screen so you can see all of the details around the edges. When you use the magnetic lasso, just hit the delete key if you make a mistake and it will remove the last point. I use layer masks for everything, so I can easily edit the extraction. Just remember that not all images are suitable for extraction. Ideally, you want there to be a contrast between the subject and the background. Trying to extract a dark subject from a dark background is no fun! HTH!!

[sjford0419]

Thank you for the tips! I am going to try this over the weekend! Just have to find the perfect picture!