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jérémies5464062
jérémies5464062
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January 24, 2018
Question

Refine tool don't works properly

  • January 24, 2018
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Hi,

The tool "refine" don't work properly. I update my photoshop today and the result is the same.

When I make a selection and I use the refine tool through "select & mask", I can't have the right result, almost the contrary.

I tried to use different pictures with more contrast or different subject (hair, fur,...) without success.

Can you help me please ?

Thanks

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davescm
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davescmCommunity Expert
Community Expert
January 24, 2018

Hi

I have most success using the refine edge tool in select and mask as follows.

1. Keep the refine edge brush small, I tend to use 10-20px

2. I also set 100% hardness and 1% spacing.

3. I tend to keep smart radius off and only use it if problems occur

4. Brush only onto edges - do not brush into the main image. You can use "Show edges" to check where you are asking refine edge to operate.

5. Use refine edge only on soft edges such as hair/fur - not on hard edges

6. Where possible have the image that you want as the new background in place whilst masking. That way you only carry out the mask refinement needed by the new background

I hope that helps

Dave

jérémies5464062
jérémies5464062Author
Participant
January 24, 2018

Hi Dave,

Thanks for your tips and workflow, but unfortunately it doesn't works for me... less damages indeed but due to your meticulous way of work.

We are very far that the demo I saw on Adobe website or on some youtube videos.

But thank you for your support, hope that someone  know what will work for me.

Theresa J
Community Expert
Theresa JCommunity Expert
Community Expert
January 25, 2018

Results from refine edge are very dependent on the image you are using. Tutorials are almost always demonstrated on ideal images, not challenging ones. If you want help that is specific to your image, you could share it here.

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