Photoshop: How To Make SMOOTH CUT OUTS! Remove Backgrounds with Vector Masks

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  • čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
  • In this tutorial, you will learn how to create smooth cut outs in Photoshop!
    We will work on three projects where we will remove the background from a photo.
    First, we will work on a basic example, and we will increase the complexity as we move forward.
    The goal of this tutorial is to show you how you can get clean, smooth, and well-defined edges on your cutouts with Vector Masks.
    📘 INDEX - Using Photoshop Vector Masks For Smooth Cut Outs
    00:00 - Introduction
    01:53 - Example 01 - Making Smooth Selections With Vectors
    05:54 - Example 02 - Cutting Out Backgrounds With Vector Masks
    12:10 - Example 03 - Using Vector Masks on People and Hair
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  • @omen0fdeath
    @omen0fdeath Před 4 lety +16

    This is the most comprehensive tutorial I've watched on smooth cut outs. It's clear, concise, and the trainer shows how to use the various cut out tools going from simple examples to harder ones such as a real life person. I learn't so many techniques in just this one tutorial!

  • @PhotoshopTrainingChannel
    @PhotoshopTrainingChannel  Před 5 lety +10

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    • @kaslbainwilliams6700
      @kaslbainwilliams6700 Před 5 lety

      was cool ;for me i had to stop or pause the video to right some things down , still very excellent job

  • @BigBlackDogStudio
    @BigBlackDogStudio Před 4 lety +2

    Wow! Great tutorial - I love how you walk completely through the technique, not assuming that someone (like me) knows the name of the tool or what does, and then explaining the thing's purpose and the concept as you go along. Extremely helpful and great teaching style - can't wait to binge watch more of your tutorials!

  • @borissojka
    @borissojka Před 5 lety +27

    Creating smooth cut outs have my nemesis for years. It's going to take me a little time to get comfortable with all the steps, but this lesson has been one of the very best that I've watched.

  • @danielhentov5091
    @danielhentov5091 Před 4 lety +22

    The best tutorial I have seen so far. Tried many other ways and the results wasn't like yours. 💯

  • @MarkWilder68
    @MarkWilder68 Před 5 lety +19

    I've heard of all this and I've seen other tutorials do it howeve, you took your time and explained it well so I can better understand it which is the important thing I think in a tutorial.
    I appreciate it thank you very much. I learned quite a bit from this tutorial.

  • @LamasLeathercrafts
    @LamasLeathercrafts Před 4 lety

    Your videos have been a huge help! I recently took a job that required me to learn Photoshop and I had no idea where to begin. I've been binge-watching all of your videos the past few weeks and it has been a lifesaver. The way you explain everything is so clear and easy to follow. Keep up the good work and thank you for your tutorials!

  • @kevinnirsimloo155
    @kevinnirsimloo155 Před 5 lety +6

    Absolutely didn't know about vectors in Photoshop. Thank you!

  • @mattmiller4591
    @mattmiller4591 Před 5 lety +7

    Nice tutorial Jesús! Combining Masks is a great subject and the Pen Tool are always good to cover. The mention of TO MANY POINTS for a selection is important. Can't tell you how many times I've seen this! Really bogs down a files performance. Keep up the good work. Always appreciated!

  • @carlkristensen8398
    @carlkristensen8398 Před 5 lety +243

    No matter what you think you know on the subject, it always pays to watch mr. Ramirez' videos. At least that is my experience.

    • @coderAsif
      @coderAsif Před 5 lety +1

      Mine too.

    • @PhotoshopTrainingChannel
      @PhotoshopTrainingChannel  Před 5 lety +8

      Thank you, Carl! I'm glad you find my videos useful!

    • @DeniskaEnialis
      @DeniskaEnialis Před 5 lety +7

      the same here :D I love to watch his tutorials. I always learn something new. Every of his tutorials is "a must" for me

    • @rolandrickphotography
      @rolandrickphotography Před 4 lety +2

      Carl Kristensen , 100% agree. I click all his videos first the like button, then I start watching 🖖

    • @Nidhrion
      @Nidhrion Před rokem

      @@PhotoshopTrainingChannel they are amazing, thank you for them

  • @DLidea
    @DLidea Před 4 lety +1

    Damn, just spent hours digging CZcams to find those informations. You are the most straightforward with clear explanations out of all the other CZcamsrs I've seen, thank you so much

  • @JoeHTX
    @JoeHTX Před 5 lety +16

    I didn't know about some of these techniques and processes. I've been struggling for some time with difficult selections of different sorts, and this tutorial will make life a LOT easier. Thank you for making this tutorial, what I learned from it will be extremely useful in the future! I've bookmarked it for future reference.

    • @PhotoshopTrainingChannel
      @PhotoshopTrainingChannel  Před 5 lety +1

      You're welcome, Joe H!

    • @davidmacphee3549
      @davidmacphee3549 Před 4 lety

      In the beginning, after LimeWire worked, I used CS-3. Get this, the 'Polygonal Lasso" to cut out rounded objects. I couldn't understand what the 'pentool' was doing with all those Default shapes and crap so I increased the file size huge. I found a Tutorial by Mellissa Evans and it all began to make Sense. The Defaults were the problem. The first Useful page that got me Free from ignorance and my art all over the Earth. 3dmacphee 3dfantasys

  • @saraannemartin3056
    @saraannemartin3056 Před 5 lety +12

    Definitely did not know any of these techniques! Will definitely be watching on repeat to practice them.

  • @photophix7426
    @photophix7426 Před 5 lety +3

    I always love your tutorials, even though I get lost sometimes, I can always go back over it! Thank you!!!!

  • @yiskahtube4531
    @yiskahtube4531 Před 4 lety +1

    This is hands down the best tutorial I've watched on how to do this. I've spent days watching countless videos. Thank you so much!

  • @Kyon2011
    @Kyon2011 Před 4 lety

    I am new to photoshop and have just started getting into different techniques to separate subject matter and background. Watching your tutorial has helped me a lot in understanding the different combinations of tools.
    Thank you for your clean and in depth content! Your way of explaining the tools has helped me get used to photoshop very efficiently.

  • @jrsmoots
    @jrsmoots Před 5 lety +3

    Arrow keys to fine tune the vector points is GENIUS!! Thanks for that!

  • @naritcom
    @naritcom Před 5 lety +3

    Wow, this is 1 tutorial I may have to watch multiple times and as always practice, practice, practice & when I think I've got it practice some more to ensure I was right.
    You can never practice too much.
    Thank you for your patience in making these tutorials & keeping them at a price [free] us pensioners can afford
    Photoshop is a hobby tool for me not a business tool as it maybe for others.

  • @mzerv00
    @mzerv00 Před 5 lety

    Great tutorial! Thank you! It’s not too advanced for beginners like myself, yet not too elementary. You do a great job at explaining what you’re teaching while keeping a good pace. Perfect.

  • @BonnieJWa1
    @BonnieJWa1 Před 3 lety +1

    I learned so much in this tutorial. Especially how to make vector masks. I've spent a lot more time drawing paths with the pen tools. The methods you showed are so much quicker and accurate; and showing the methods using Adobe Photoshop CC, the apps that I have. Thank you.

  • @montebont
    @montebont Před 5 lety +3

    Another brilliant tutorial Jesús. I've always disregarded vector masks as in Illustrator type of thing, so this was a real eye-opener for me. Thanks!

  • @stagfm8527
    @stagfm8527 Před 5 lety +9

    Yes, I knew that you can make a path out of a selection.
    But what you've been able to teach me is that the Alt (or Ctrl) key
    is the magic key for hidden or alternative options. THANKS!
    I always thought I already knew most of the tricks in Photoschop.
    But then ...
    I found your Videos.
    Great Job Jesús ;)

  • @jaclynhorrod2894
    @jaclynhorrod2894 Před 3 lety

    Okay, I've just tried it again after giving myself time to absorb what you're teaching. I have to remove backgrounds from different machines built for roofing and civil engineering. Loads of different shapes and edges to smooth. This is by far the most effective and intuitive lesson I have ever had. I am a complete beginner, yes I've had Photoshop for about five years. But I never understood how to use it until now (and then I'm only learning about vectors) from you. Thank you for relieving me of this burden of feeling inadequate! I will watch over and over until I've mastered the techniques properly.

  • @kbakerrn40
    @kbakerrn40 Před 5 lety

    This is one of the best, if not the best, tutorial I"ve seen. Very easy to follow. I LOVE that you transcribe your narration on the screen. I'm a note taker and this helps tremendously! Thank you so much!

  • @M31glow
    @M31glow Před 5 lety +4

    This is absolutely the best explanation of how to extract background in photoshop! Great video

  • @rgarlinyc
    @rgarlinyc Před 5 lety +10

    Very helpful JR, Vector masks were always shrouded in a bit of mystery for me - until now that is! Muchisimas gracias!

  • @janinegrosenick
    @janinegrosenick Před 5 lety

    Very new to Photoshop and have watched MANY videos about background removal and I was never happy with the results. This tutorial is amazing, for the first time I am over the moon with the result! Thanks so much!

  • @melissagaitan7666
    @melissagaitan7666 Před 4 lety

    I went through 10 different how to make smooth cut outs and this is the BEST ONE!!! thank you so so so much

  • @crystalhairston9984
    @crystalhairston9984 Před 5 lety +9

    This is awesome, I can't wait to try it out; had absolutely no idea... and I've been working with photoshop for a decade! lol

  • @Neatanla
    @Neatanla Před 5 lety +4

    Oh my god. Amazing work , thank you so much for this tutorial. This is very helpful .

  • @patrickkeating5746
    @patrickkeating5746 Před 5 lety

    I like the slowness and clarity of your instruction. As a beginner, it is extremely helpful.

  • @TheRealDwargh
    @TheRealDwargh Před 5 lety

    I didn't know what the vector mask was used for, but now I do, thanks to you! Thank you, Jesús!!

  • @clintlightbourne5713
    @clintlightbourne5713 Před 5 lety +6

    I always learn something new watching your channel....thx

  • @nishantsharma6259
    @nishantsharma6259 Před 4 lety +16

    I really wasn't able to get a teacher in my whole city, I was tired of finding a good teacher for Photoshop, but finally you appeared, Thanks you and Thankyou CZcams for letting me know about Mr. Ramirez's channel.

    • @PhotoshopTrainingChannel
      @PhotoshopTrainingChannel  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you, Nishant!

    • @bryananura93
      @bryananura93 Před 4 lety

      you are great teacher that i have ever seen in youtube.please continue,god bless you

    • @davidmacphee3549
      @davidmacphee3549 Před 4 lety

      Holy smokes! I could not agree more ! I have never been trained except for the Alphabet in anything worth while. Self taught after that but it only can take you so far. Wait... I had a few good teachers but I was just a kid. It didn't help that I was up all night studying and building radios and things on my own and yakking it up on Ham Radio all over the World. Now We have Mr. Ramirez's channel.
      As a Second thought about learning general knowledge about Science and other cool stuff, I have to put in a Mention of Joe Scott, another CZcamsr that does his best to make learning fun. And trust me, Photoshop is fun and Addictive as heck when you get the hang of it!

  • @hudsonj995
    @hudsonj995 Před 5 lety +2

    You are the best Photoshop teacher I ever come across on CZcams.
    I subscribed.

  • @julianamara4304
    @julianamara4304 Před 5 lety

    Best Photoshop tutorials I've watched. Not boring at all, very good quality and good teaching skills. Thank you and keep the good work!

  • @PostFrog
    @PostFrog Před 3 lety +4

    THE HAIR PART OH MY GOD I DIDN'T KNOW YOU COULD THAT THANK YOU

  • @Avi-H
    @Avi-H Před 5 lety +19

    excellent tutorial like always. Thank you so much. you're probably the best teacher on Photoshop technique

    • @PhotoshopTrainingChannel
      @PhotoshopTrainingChannel  Před 5 lety

      You're welcome, אבי הסנר!

    • @MSum5
      @MSum5 Před 5 lety +2

      He is one of 3 excellent Instructors. 2 out of the 3 CZcams instructors that I like are Adobe Photoshop certified.

  • @lilmissmischievious1
    @lilmissmischievious1 Před 3 lety

    I use your videos a lot to try and teach myself new techniques. Until one of your previous videos (masking glass) I'd never heard of vectors. This was so so helpful and will definitely assist me in my work

  • @marisaliberato5704
    @marisaliberato5704 Před 5 lety +2

    always love watching your tutorials, clear, concise and interesting....thank you

  • @Elliniel
    @Elliniel Před 4 lety +18

    I swear this is the best lesson about removing edges, bg etc. I've ever seen!)))) The results are just unbelievable О___О Thank you so much for it!

    • @eranabramovich
      @eranabramovich Před 3 lety

      I will Save you a lot more time and better work Like Magic! Check out Remov.bg site and you will be amazed

  • @md.rabiulkarim7071
    @md.rabiulkarim7071 Před 5 lety +6

    Bro Please include source files, so that we can practice!

  • @joycerivera3123
    @joycerivera3123 Před 5 lety

    I learned so much from this video, as usual. I never knew how to use vectors and this opened a whole new world. Thank you!

  • @Kurisu87
    @Kurisu87 Před 5 lety +2

    Jesús, I am subbed to quite a number of youtube channels. Your channel is the only one that I have enabled notifications for. Your content is always on point and I have learned pretty much everything I know on photoshop from your channel. Thank you so much for the hard work you put into these. I am sure I am not the only person who appreciates your work!

  • @clairemardesich8576
    @clairemardesich8576 Před 4 lety

    Amazing, thank you - I love your teaching style - you are so concise, clear, professional, and friendly!

  • @bluesyDude
    @bluesyDude Před 5 lety +1

    This is the first I've seen selections using vector masks. This is awesome and it appears to be a time saver. Thanks for adding another selection technique to my arsenal.

  • @robburkett9791
    @robburkett9791 Před 3 lety

    I am pretty new to photoshop so this was an amazing tutorial showing the intricacies of layer masks. Thank you so much.

  • @monicaferreira6187
    @monicaferreira6187 Před 4 lety +2

    Omg! This is the best video about removing backgrounds. Thanks you!!!

  • @sonjon1000
    @sonjon1000 Před 5 lety +1

    Best selection tutorial I have ever watched - Many thanks

  • @mariomifsud1302
    @mariomifsud1302 Před 4 lety

    There are no words to tell you that you are more than a professor on photoshop.Very helpful and thanks again for sharing your talent. God bless you.

  • @briankingston1880
    @briankingston1880 Před 5 lety

    Ive always wondered about vector masks....now I know. Many thanks for your amazing tutorials, I'm a avid follower of your work.

  • @MarkHawthorne976
    @MarkHawthorne976 Před 5 lety +1

    I have been using Photoshop for 10 years (and watching your tutorials a good part of that time) and I never knew how to create a vector mask from a selection. Thank you so much for this! I will be using it frequently.

  • @PiTdeLyX
    @PiTdeLyX Před 4 lety

    Man that is amazing!
    Hair is like the endboss of masking... I tried masking a forest for sky replacement but have up after like an hour - never would I have gotten the idea of doing it like you, thanks allot!

  • @terrenceddonald6495
    @terrenceddonald6495 Před 5 lety

    I didn't know that. OMG! i learn so much from your training channel. I hope your channel will always be here. I have a hard time sometimes. it takes me a few times to get it right. when I'm work and need to do something i always refer to your channel and I accomplish my project. You have no idea how much I appreciate your teachings. Ps. thank you Terrence Donald

  • @davevowles8093
    @davevowles8093 Před 4 lety +1

    I have recently subscribed to Lightroom and Photoshop after using CS2 for years and how much it has changed. It is like learning all over again. This is the second video of yours that I have watched. BRILLIANT! easily understood, a nice clear narration and I was also able to keep an eye on the cursor unlike other videos, the cursor is moving across the screen so fast and not always in the place it was meant to be. It goes without saying that I have subscribed and rung the bell, so I am ready for your next one. Best wishes.

  • @LordRigon
    @LordRigon Před 5 lety +1

    I love the little pointers you throw in while working with the pen tools pointers, no pun intended. Another awesome video!

  • @TheSmartWoodshop
    @TheSmartWoodshop Před 5 lety +2

    Your teaching style is enjoyable and educational. Keep it up.😎🤙

  • @RhettBrownatRetroWreck

    Amazing All in one tutorial! I have been trying to make masking second nature for years. I will come back to this video a lot! Thank you!!!!

  • @blazerstoner
    @blazerstoner Před 4 lety

    Very useful tut! I've never really worked with the pen tools, but now this can be a great tool for me to use to step up my game in working with digital art. I've also never worked with vector mask before, so, this is quite an eye opening for me. Thanks!

  • @Fotoadsza
    @Fotoadsza Před 5 lety

    very helpful. using the channels to get lights and darks for the hair selection was the best and most useful tip. never knew how helpful vector masks can be. will be keeping this tutorial as reference to use in the future. thanks as always for the fantastic detailed tutorial. much appreciated!

  • @NickMoore419
    @NickMoore419 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks! I hadn't really even thought about vector masks and the pen tools too much since probably the 90s. This makes so much sense.

  • @scionjan
    @scionjan Před 5 lety +1

    No, I didn’t realize the vector mask was available for every selection you choose to make. Awesome!! I will be using this so cutouts will be smooth and not pixelated. Thank you!

  • @leihong7512
    @leihong7512 Před 5 lety

    You are the best teacher for Photoshop that I have seen in CZcams so far. Thanks

  • @babybuzzoi
    @babybuzzoi Před 3 lety

    And thank you for telling us shortcut keys for both pc and mac. Way to go!!

  • @CBressanPhoto
    @CBressanPhoto Před 5 lety

    I have been working quite a while with Photoshop but never heard about some of the procedures presented here. Great video!

  • @manrew76
    @manrew76 Před 5 lety +1

    your explanation of adding the fundamentals always help to refresh and comprehend the subject better.

  • @christopher_wilde
    @christopher_wilde Před 5 lety

    A really useful technique, I hadn't used Vector mask before and you explain it brilliantly. Great job.

  • @muhammadmashhood4611
    @muhammadmashhood4611 Před 2 lety

    The layer selection tip is so amazing I love this technique

  • @svenbrandsma3327
    @svenbrandsma3327 Před 5 lety

    OMG the dunning kruger effect hit in hard. I thought I knew sometime about photoshop . I have so much more to learn. Thanks for the very helpfull video!

  • @sahazadshad
    @sahazadshad Před 4 lety

    I am a beginner and I must admit that your videos are so well made with full details and explanation. Thanks. and keep up with your great works!!

  • @dh2724
    @dh2724 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this detailed intro to the Vector Mask. I have not used it before, but will try it now.

  • @JustANobody9757
    @JustANobody9757 Před 4 lety

    I’ve learnt so much from your videos. Vector masking is a new technique for me that I will be exploring

  • @rohanshah0124
    @rohanshah0124 Před 5 lety +2

    This is amazing way to edit a human figure. Vector mask is new to me. I will definitely work using these techniques as soon as I hit my desk Monday morning!

  • @fieltampus4305
    @fieltampus4305 Před 5 lety +2

    Great tutorial as always. One of the best youtube channel ever! Glad I watched this before cutting out a very detailed cookie. Thanks a bunch, Jesús!

  • @aussieglen1
    @aussieglen1 Před 3 lety

    Dayum... the hair selection was brilliant. Wish I knew about this years ago!!!

  • @lanzpineda5227
    @lanzpineda5227 Před 4 lety

    The best photoshop tutorial in YT! My work look like pro because of this channel. Thanks so much!

  • @lee_michae1
    @lee_michae1 Před 4 lety

    There's a lot to learn & take in from this video, but you explained it all really clearly. Thank you.

  • @davebeans9620
    @davebeans9620 Před 4 lety

    Thank you sir, i have been struggling with my backgrounds all week till i watched this

  • @joelprestonsmith
    @joelprestonsmith Před 5 lety

    Fantastic. I've been making selections with really rough edges, and I had no idea how to avoid that other than blurring them with the blur tool. Thank you, Jesus.

  • @jamespilz1514
    @jamespilz1514 Před 5 lety

    Really cool video! I had no idea there was a vector mask. Love the added technique to select the hair details!

  • @rodshelley1170
    @rodshelley1170 Před 5 lety +1

    Always something new to learn in Photoshop... loved this one, Jesus! I'll definitely give this a try.

  • @lorayoumans6962
    @lorayoumans6962 Před 5 lety +1

    I"m in awe watching your videos! Thank You so much for all your videos! Your easy to learn from. I have so much to learn!

  • @mananpreetsingh2765
    @mananpreetsingh2765 Před 4 lety

    Wow these techniques are good, especially for selecting the hair....That was a smart way. Thanks for sharing

  • @laradeljhon9480
    @laradeljhon9480 Před 2 lety

    You are just AMAZING! The way you are explaining is SHARP and CLEAN !

  • @gabrielsegura626
    @gabrielsegura626 Před 3 lety

    My goodness! I was not expecting this to be as good as it is and entertaining as well. Thank you sir

  • @JohnnyCortese
    @JohnnyCortese Před 5 lety +1

    As always great tutorial and explanations of your techniques. Very easy to understand and follow! Please keep up the awesome work!

  • @ta_jr3328
    @ta_jr3328 Před 3 lety

    Very informative, you expertly clarify vector masks & hair selections to pop from the background, as long as that is desired. It is easy for it to appear as a cutout when placed on a rasterized background.

  • @donaldlawson3967
    @donaldlawson3967 Před 5 lety

    Great tutorial! I have used the Pen tool for years, but still learned a few new things, thanks for sharing.

  • @sunnyglen9429
    @sunnyglen9429 Před 4 lety

    I really like your teachings. Have to watch multiple times to get it but you are pretty clear. I have CS6, however.

  • @Sunshineleroy
    @Sunshineleroy Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks. I've been using Photoshop since CS3. But I've never converted a vector mask to a selection in some of the manners you demonstrated. Excellent. Thanks again!

  • @dagored4077
    @dagored4077 Před 4 lety +1

    Very informative. Every day is a school day - much appreciated.

  • @haroldjohnson8172
    @haroldjohnson8172 Před 4 lety

    Best Tutorial on Vector mask so far, but I must say, this is my first.

  • @imagesbyraphael
    @imagesbyraphael Před 4 lety

    Thank you! I always click LIKE before I watch because I always learn something new from your videos!

  • @dc1840
    @dc1840 Před 4 lety

    Brilliant idea of using inner glow to improve the mask. I never knew about that option. Thanks for sharing

  • @tanyamack1481
    @tanyamack1481 Před 4 lety

    I am so glad I saw this! I did not know how to keep my path after I delete a node/point. Thank you!

  • @HyperActive94
    @HyperActive94 Před 5 lety +1

    The best Selection video ive seen on CZcams! the 3rd image technique is so perfect thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @ToadyMert
    @ToadyMert Před 5 lety

    Thank you for all these very useful tutorials. Vector mask technique is new to me.

  • @arfairfan3578
    @arfairfan3578 Před 4 lety

    I literally learned a new technique, THANKYOU SO MUCH

  • @sandrampillay2652
    @sandrampillay2652 Před 5 lety +1

    This is something new that I need in my projects. Thank you for this tutorial.

  • @davidmedina5883
    @davidmedina5883 Před 3 lety

    Great video. This is going to work quickly for removing products from the backgrounds. Thanks for the insight.