Im adding a logo to something and its in JPG format, I need to remove the white background on it and keep the logo the same, using the erase thing takes to long and messes up the shape.... CAN ANYONE HELP??
hi Brian, yes it was in ver 12 and it was under image < cutout it was also in earlier versions ver 11 is the earliest version that I have on my p/c and version x3 changed over to call it the cutout lab
I think that the < magic wand mask tool is the best for a solid color 1 click and it is done and 2 clicks and deleted and maybe 1 click to set the tolerence.
Joe
Hi Joe,
thanks for that information, I didn't realise the Cutout Lab went back that far. I know in the 2nd or third version features were added, I am pretty sure the first ever version did not have the brushes to retouch the cutout after pressing the "Preview" button. I don't think it had the save as clip mask feature either.
I totally agree with you regarding using the Magic Wand tool for a simple solid colour against an opposing solid colour background. Sadly, I never seem to have to cut out those type of images...and when I do the subject is normally brightly lit on one side and blends in with the white background! LOL They are the worst images to work with, very brightly lit person with white background....blonde hair in particular.
Best regards,Brian.
p.s. talking about the history of the Cutout Lab - it was a good example of why competition is healthy. It came out as a very basic tool and then Photoshop copied it, but added those retouch brushes within the dialog. Next thing you know, Corel brings out its next Cutout Lab with those brushes added, plus a few other things thrown in (clip mask, changing the background colour to view the cutout against, show original image...etc.) All of a sudden Photoshop dropped the feature altogether. It makes you wonder if they did not have permission to use it since it was virtually identical to Corel's tool. Seems odd they just dropped it. I have no facts on their reasoning for this, of course, and talking in mere speculation here.
hi Brian, short of reinstalling I do forget what was available in earlier versions
as for photoshop I gave that away about version 6
I am quite happy with Corel Draw and Photo Paint and only use Paint Shop Pro because I teach it in a class once a week I get everything that I need out of Draw and Photo Paint
You are VERY right. The Harrison tutorial is quick and very good. Thank you so much!
YOUR SOLUTION IS SHORT AND BEST..BUT IT IT IS NOT REMOVING THE BLACK COLOR INSIDE THE IMAGE EVEN AFTER BACKGROUND REMOVAL.