08. How To | Select and Mask

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Hello again, everyone and happy summer!

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Hello again, everyone and happy summer!

Today's tutorial is all about using select and mask to make png's!

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Today's tutorial is all about using select and mask to make png's!

Programs used: Adobe Photoshop CC 2020

Tutorial by: Octaviaalive

Level: Beginner - Intermediate

Resources: Google

i. Open up a blank white document of any size and open up the picture you want to use.

 Open up a blank white document of any size and open up the picture you want to use

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ii. Next go to the quick selection tool on the toolbar.

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iii. Now trace your person (using the quick selection tool) so you have an outline of the whole body.

 Now trace your person (using the quick selection tool) so you have an outline of the whole body

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iiii. While staying on the Quick Selection tool go to the tab named "Select and Mask"

 While staying on the Quick Selection tool go to the tab named "Select and Mask"

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iiiii. Once you get in, there should be a small menu off to the side. Now click on "Overlay"

 Now click on "Overlay"

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iiiiii. Look at the tools tab. There should be 4 tools, you should be using the second one down. Like using the eraser tool go in and paint over the white spots.

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iiiiiii. Lastly, go to the properties panel and scroll all the way down till you reach this menu. Click "New Layer" then click OK.

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iiiiiiii. You are now done. Congratulations!!

Don't forget to tag me if you have any questions!

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