Michael J. Mahon wrote:
> dkb wrote:
>
>> John Inzer wrote:
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>>> dkb wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks for your detalied guidance. I shall download this
>>>> file later at the time when there is lean Internet
>>>> traffice at this time in this part of the world.
>>>
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>>> You're welcome. BTW, what part of the world are you posting from?
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>>>> I am sorry not to have defined the problem properly---yes
>>>> it is the cutout (proper word) that I am in need of. I
>>>> shall try it and see whether later I can afford it to
>>>> purchase.
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>>> Let us know if you require further assistance.
>>>
>> Thank You very much. I have downloaded the file and used it. Yes this
>> is what I needed. I am from India.
>
>
> In Photoshop (and Photoshop Elements) this is called "selection", and
> can be done either by free drawing, assisted drawing (magic wand), or
> by color range. For many photos, color range provides a very good start
> at a mask, which can be easily touched up by drawing in quickmask mode.
>
> For difficult cases (like fine or blowing hair against a background)
> there are great (but expensive) add-ins for Photoshop (like Knockout)
> that create extremely detailed masks quickly.
>
> For most people, who rarely have a difficult case, the ordinary
> process is best, but may require some patience in detailed areas
> with little color contrast.
>
> -michael
>
> Music synthesis for 8-bit Apple II's!
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>
> "The wastebasket is our most important design
> tool--and it is seriously underused."
Thanks for yet another guidance. I do not have Photoshop.Whenever I am
in a position to purchase it, I would love to try this too. For the time
being this Microsoft Digital Image Starter edition has done my job and
I feel it is a user friendly program and has a very simple procedure for
the item that I wanted and besides has a 60 days trial period and then
the cost $69.95.