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unicco33

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 6:01 am    Post subject: Remove background Reply with quote

Hello, I need some help :)

I'm searching the easiest approach towards removing my gray background on the attached image.



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SC Photo Designs

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 8:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If filling the background in white with paint bucket doesn't work then I would just magic eraser the background, and if that doesn't work then I would select all with the quick selection tool then copy it into a new layer, maybe refine edge on the selection slightly (using edge detection and adjust) so that you don't miss any pixels. Hope at least one of them works, if not, I will give it a go for you if you like? :)
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unicco33

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:30 am    Post subject: Tried the following Reply with quote

Hey,

I've tried all these approaches. The best approach is quick selection tool, and adjusting it with refine edge. But the result isn't good. I've a very hard time removing the gray background between the candles.

If you want, I'd very happy if you find the right approach - I've around 50 images, where the background is gray, and has to be removed, so I'm in serious need for the right approach.

Best regards,
Jimmi Nielsen.
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SC Photo Designs

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll have a play around with it tomorrow and let you know what I come up with :)
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unicco33

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 1:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Perfect, I'm looking forward to see the result :)
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Frank1263

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 3:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would use the magnetic lasso tool and then if needed refine the selection in quick mask mode.
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SC Photo Designs

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ok so I used a mixture of tools, Polygonal (for the majority) Magnetic (for the bottom) First of all I created a white background layer, then once I selected what I wanted to get rid of, I feathered the edge just a little bit, about 1pixels, just to take the harshness off the lines, then cut it and deleted it, I touched it up with a little (paint brush) white/candle colour, and this is what I got, if that's any good to you :) obviously if I would take more time on this but this is just to show you :)


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Frank1263

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nicely done SC. I would´ve put some shadow on the bottom though, makes it look more realistic.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you very much Frank1263 :) good idea about the shadow too!
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unicco33

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks alot for the good work. I really appreciate it :)
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