The purpose of image masking service and clipping path is same and that is to remove the background of different types of images. But in some complex images having soft edge, outlines, turns and curves like doll image, blanket, model image, furry animals etc. clipping path cannot achieve a complete perfection during removing the background. In this case, image masking service is needed for gaining 100% quality work. However, Image Masking is a technique to remove background or eliminate, extract or detach an object from the other parts of the picture which have a blurred edge or furry portions.
There are different types of image masking in Photoshop such as hair and flesh masking, alpha channel masking, transparent object masking, collage masking and so on. To do different types of masking, various image masking techniques are used by Photoshop, Pen Tablet etc.
Image masking in Photoshop is a sophisticated task. It is done to remove the background or to extract an image from an unsuitable background. It is often done to give a special effect in an image. Now. Let’s try Photoshop hair masking technique to remove the background of an image. At the very first, open an image of hairy something like a girl or doll image by Photoshop and create a path around her using Pen tool. You can see the path in the path palate. Again, when you need to select some extra part of hair, go to select menu and click Refine Edge (Alt+Ctrl+R). Here, you will find Refine Radius Tool and press it. In the way, you can select the rest of the hair. Next, to select the path press (Ctrl+Enter). Now, press (Ctrl+Shift+I) to delete the whole background except the path you have created. Or, if you want to extract the selected object, just press (Ctrl+J) which will make a new layer with your object. Thus, you can extract an image from an unsuitable background or delete the background. In fact, this a very simple hair masking just to hint you what the term masking is.
Changing or Deleting Background
object extracting
Customize background again can contribute to rescue it. In model photography, dark shadow removing is important.
Select any area of any objects
After clipping path, Image masking for perfection
Make Transparent without changing the translucency
Work with fine and soft edges
This technique is used, normally for removing background of doll image, furry cloth, model image, furry animal etc. To extract hair and flesh from an unsuitable background demands extra attention because hair and flesh have many soft, thinner edges and curves. It is not an easy task rather time consuming and strenuous. Yet this types of masking does not get enough perfection in Photoshop without pen tool. That is why, Pen Tablet is used in Photoshop masking for getting the best result. Pen Tablet can bring more detail of the soft edge.
Extracting an object from an unsuitable background by clipping path, image masking, or the combination of these two is saved as an Alpha Channel which enables to edit easily the brightness & contrast, exposure etc. Alpha Channel Masking makes file size small which is suitable for uploading or downloading. In some cases, the channels are used to select objects or mask the background. This technique is used to select single colored or non-zigzag background objects.
Sometimes it is needed to extract transparent object retaining transparency from a background to place into another background. Again, when you place the object into the background, it is necessary to be visible the background or background particles or color through the object. In this case, Transparent or Translucent object masking technique is applied. However, this technique is used to many transparent objects such as glass, car glass, sun glass, frosted paper, plastic packets, fabrics like muslin, glass or plastic bottle etc. It is a complex masking and needs enough attention to complete the task perfectly.
It is needed on customers’ demand, sometimes, to place different objects for creating a full image by Photoshop collage masking technique. It is done, actually by copy paste object from one place into another background, such as placing an object into a sea beach for creating a unique natural scenery, a car placing on a bridge etc. By using the collage masking method, it is easy to create any artwork which gets a real look coming in touch with an efficient collage masking expert.
For image masking, designers use different software like Photoshop, Pen Tablet etc. In Photoshop, Pen Tool is used for the clipping mask. But sometimes, masking in Photoshop cannot bring perfection in the case of hair, skin, furry doll, cloth etc. As a result, Pen Tablet is used for complex masking. Clipping mask in Photoshop or in Pen Tablet needs the skilled and experienced hand of experts who do the work with full concentration
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