Shift Edge – moves your edge in or out, in a similar way to the radius.

Too much of this can have the same problem as the smooth tool, so again, use it sparingly. Feather – the idea of feathering is to better blend the transition between your subject and transparency.As a result, this can make everything look a little soft, so use it sparingly, if at all. Smooth – this takes the rough edges away.This is particularly useful for elements like hair, which may have been tricky to cut around. Refine Radius is a brush that lets you add or remove areas of refinement. In our example, we have a good mix of hard edges (the jumper and top of hairline) and soft ones (the wisps of hair). Move the slider until so you keep some detail, but the ‘edge’ naturally tapers off. The algorithm takes into account the number of pixels you select and makes a decision about whether the edge is hard (an easier selection) or soft. Under Edge Detection, ‘ Smart Radius’ lets you increase or decrease your selection area. Ticking Show Radius shows you which bits of your edge selection are being changed. This doesn’t need to be perfect, as we’ll look at refining the edge next.Ĭhange the ‘ view’ mode to overlay or other suitable mode, so that you can see what you’re doing. Using the Quick Selection Tool (W), select your subject.

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