Monday, November 2, 2015

Lasso tool and Photo Filters

The lasso tools selects the exact area of an image that you would like to work with and make adjustments to. You can make any adjustments, edits, or even copy that portion. This is how to select the area you want to move to a different background.

youtube tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geFbjdgpJ3U

First, open both images.

Next, select the polygonal or magnetic lasso tool.

Then use the lasso tool to outline your image. Be sure to connect the starting and end point. You will end up with "marching ants." It should look like this with the dashes moving around your selected image.

Once completely selected, go to edit, then select copy.

Go to the background you wish to place your selected image, and select edit, paste.

Your selected image will appear on your background.

You can then make any adjustments necessary to blend your image into the background. This could be adjusting levels, curves, contrast, transform, etc.

If you want a vintage look, or apply a photo filter to create an effect, go to image, adjustments, photo filter. This will give your overall image the same tonal quality.

Adjust the density to see the color difference. Under filter, you can select it and see other pre-set options.

You can also make your own filter by selecting color. This allows you to set your own color tone throughout your image.