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The Extract Tool: Fine Hair

Author: heathrowe More by this author

Added: Sept 20, 2005 Rating:  Average Rating: 2.64 Votes: 92 Position: 11109 of 13056Average Rating: 2.64 Votes: 92 Position: 11109 of 13056Average Rating: 2.64 Votes: 92 Position: 11109 of 13056Average Rating: 2.64 Votes: 92 Position: 11109 of 13056Average Rating: 2.64 Votes: 92 Position: 11109 of 13056 Level: Beginner Software:  Photoshop

1. Load an image in Photoshop, particularly one with a fine/wavy hair line

2. Choose Filter/Extract or Ctrl + Alt + X to load the Extract Window.

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3. Select the Highlighter Tool and paint around the edge of the hair line. Choose the Red Color Fill and a reasonable brush size of 4. Zoom in to capture those hard to see fly-away's,Shift + -(symbol) to Zoom out again.

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4. Then use the Fill Tool to fill the areas you want to retain. Have the Fill color set to blue.

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5. Presto! An easy extraction for such a complicated picture. I've added a neutral background color so you can see the contrast/difference.

The Extract Tool: Fine Hair Tutorial: Final Result



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