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sexybang
Joined: 13 Sep 2009
Posts: 1
Location: new jersey
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 Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:14 am Post subject: Going to press using a Quick mask instead paths |
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Need advice!
Working on a great number of images, some are of intricate pieces of jewelry.
Are quick masks the BEST way to silhouette an object?
My thought is that an actual hand created path is the best way to insure, a clean background with no residue.
The majority of the images are placed on white pages, so the backgrounds must be clean.
Any opinions, confirmations, or suggestions when using a quick mask would be greatly appreciated.
Or are paths the only way to do it right? |
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hawkeye
Joined: 14 May 2009
Posts: 2377
Location: Mesa, Az
OS: Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:27 am Post subject: |
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What yields the best results will likely vary from image to image. It might also be a combination of methods. |
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neontester
Joined: 04 Jul 2009
Posts: 104
Location: UK
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| Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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If the image requires sharp clean edges, and being jewellery it sounds like it does, then paths are the best way of getting a good result.
It is time consuming though.
There are other methods, like masking and wanding, if you want a quicker workflow, but it depends on what background you are removing them from. |
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combiBob
Joined: 11 Mar 2008
Posts: 188
Location: Florida
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| Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:09 am Post subject: |
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If you need to retain the shadows/reflections in the background, then layer masks and .psd files are the way to go. Using this method, you can also blur pieces/parts of jewelry that are out of focus. (That's not happening with a path.)
I'd use the pen tool on tough to draw areas, like ring shanks and chains. Then use the path to make selections and layer masks.
Magic wand selections are more trouble than they're worth. By the time you clean them up, you could have done it right.
Good luck. I hate jewelry. |
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