Character Extract #2

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This time I'll teach you how to extract an image using the Poligonal Lasso Tool.

1. Select a new image. Select a simple one that has a black outline around it since it will be easier to extract.

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2. Find the Poligonal Lasso Tool. You might have to click on the bottom right arrow of the Lasso Tool to find it.

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3. Zoom [ctrl +] your image to 200% or larger if desired.

4. Use the Poligonal Lasso to outline any part of the image that you want to be deleted. You can start working with small part at a time. When you zoom back out it should look like this:

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5. Once you've select the part that you don't want. Hit [ctrl+x] to cut it.

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6. Repeat step 4 and 5 till you've finish deleting all of the part that you don't want.
Here's the final result:

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oh wow .. dude that is helpfull!!

By stormbringer on Jul 13, 2007 12:36 am

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