Cutting around image
by Michael5x on Nov 28, 2005 at 12:17:44 am
Hi, I'm using photoshop cs and I'm trying to cut around images so that I can place them with other images else where. Can some one take the time to let me know what tool is best to cut around images to get the best results.
The images I'm cutting out are coming out jagged and sloppy so I need help big time. Also explain what format do I use to make that photos back ground transparent so that after I cut out the photo I don't have this blank white page foe the back ground. Like I said I just want to be able to drop the image in by it's self without nothing behind it.
Re: Cutting around image by Jim Kanter on Nov 29, 2005 at 1:15:31 pm
In the layer named BACKGROUND (italicized) when you "delete" pixels it just paints them with the background color. If the layer is a copy above it (or has been renamed) then when you delete pixels they are deleted (transparent). The BG layer would still show unless you turn it off or delete it altogether.
Re: Cutting around image by TheGreatSzalam on Nov 29, 2005 at 2:55:09 pm
Look in the help files for stuff about layer masking. It's the best way to cut a layer out. You don't actually lose the pixel information, it's still there if you need it. (Not quick mask, layer mask - there's a big difference.)
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