Apr 23, 2005 | Knockout Tricks, Photoshop Tutorials
[message type=”info”]Note: The Extract Tool is not available for Photoshop CS5[/message] Select the target layer in the Layers Palette and choose’ Alt+Ctrl+X’ (Mac: Option+Command+X)(‘Filter/Extract’) to open the ‘Extract...
Apr 23, 2005 | Knockout Tricks, Photoshop Tutorials
This tool finds pixels of similar value and automatically erases them to transparency on the active layer . This tool also works best when theres a solid color in the background to be removed. Experimentation with the ‘Tolerance’ level will ensure best...
Apr 23, 2005 | Knockout Tricks, Photoshop Tutorials
There’s a variety of ways of applying a ‘Layer Mask’ to achieve the knockout effect. (I’ll just show the most flexible example) The most flexible option is the combination of applying the ‘Pen Tool (P)’ to add anchors points and in...
Apr 23, 2005 | Knockout Tricks, Photoshop Tutorials
Transparencies to Indexed images Here’s a powerful trick to quickly add transparency to an indexed composite using features in the ‘Save for Web’ Control Panel. Below is a simple index (.gif) image I loaded into Photoshop. Instantly, you should...
Apr 20, 2005 | Knockout Tricks, Photoshop Tutorials
This tool finds pixels of similar value and places a selection around them. A selection is formed based on the color of the pixel clicked on, and the amount of ‘Tolerance’ indicated in the ‘Options Bar’. On my first attempt, selected most of...
Apr 25, 2004 | Knockout Tricks, Photoshop Tutorials
[message type=”warning”]Be aware that the Export Transparent Image Wizard only exist in Photoshop CS2 and earlier.[/message] Here’s a few simple steps to achieve another method of eliminating the background of an image when exporting the image to a...