Comments on: Extraction with a Layer Mask

By: jan

jan — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:39:11 +0000

I always use the lasso tool–either the straight one or the magnetic lasso. I find it a million times easier than masking the whole thing. I learned it back when I did merchandise photos for a website. Everything on our website was extracted, and this way I could select what I wanted and quickly ditch the rest.

By: Lu

Lu — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:37:39 +0000

An excellent tut, Karen! You’ve totally taken out the “fear factor” for me with those great tips. I especially am looking forward to using my pen, I had not considered that before! Thanks so much!!

By: Kylie

Kylie — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:20:18 +0000

Fantastic post Karen! I’ve learnt so much from this, as I only ever zoom, zoom, zoom to extract and that kinda puts me off doing it! So THANKS, this is such a better way and I can’t wait to try it out!! I love your layout too!!! :o)

By: acmckelvey

acmckelvey — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:20:38 +0000

Thanks so much! This would have really helped with one of my ‘quilt’ layouts. Thanks for the tips!! Off to go try.

By: Beckie

Beckie — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:29:22 +0000

awesome Karen!! I haven’t done an extraction since I learned how to do layer masks…I have to give this a try! That tip about changing brush sizes: [ to make them smaller, ] to make them bigger – is one I JUST learned and I don’t know how I scrapped without it!! thanks for this really well written tut girl!! :)

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:13:17 +0000

This is the only one I’ve ever had so I can’t compare, sorry! It looks like they have re-designed it since I got mine. One tip, if you already have Elements, it’s cheaper to buy it with just the tablet and pen, (no Elements software.) Sorry I can’t be more help. :)

By: krzymnky

krzymnky — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:00:41 +0000

Oooooo… i have been considering getting a pen for a while, but wasn’t sure what to get. i was researching this one and the price is hard to beat. how do you like it, have you had any other types? i would love some feed back on the pen itself. thanks!

By: Shabby Princess

Shabby Princess — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:03:05 +0000

karen – you so totally rocked this ‘tutorial’! seriously, fabulous and comprehensive instructions and illustrated so beautifully :o) your resulting extraction (and layout) are just gorgeous – THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH for sharing this with everyone! i’m hoping to see lots of extraction layouts in the gallery :o)