Powerful Techniques to Cut Out Trees in Photoshop - Without Halos or Fringing

Overview

Learn three powerful techniques to cut out trees in Photoshop without halos or fringing in this comprehensive 21-minute tutorial. Master the "Blend If" command to create true transparency, utilize the Defringe command to remove edge fringes and halos, and explore the tree generator to create custom brushes for virtual tree trimming. Discover how to use the Blue Channel for initial cutouts, apply Dodge and Burn tools for tree isolation, and refine masks using Levels adjustments and the Minimum filter. Gain valuable skills applicable to various masking jobs beyond trees, including creating custom tree brushes and optimizing brush settings for precise mask painting.

Syllabus

- Blend If & Channel explanation
- Use the Blue Channel to cut out the tree
- Create true transparency from the Blend If blend.
- Use the Lasso Tool to make a loose selection
- Inver the channel
- Use the Dodge and Burn Tool to isolate the tree in the new channel
- Use the Levels adjustment to refine the mask
- Use the Minimum filter to contract the mask and remove halos
- Use the Defringe Command to remove fringing from the mask
- Use the Laso Tool to make a rough mask.
- Use the Tree Generator to create a tree
- Turn your tree into a brush
- Use the Brush settings to customize your brush
- Paint on your mask with your custom tree brush