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Trains1985
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March 1, 2020
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Defringing question

  • March 1, 2020
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How do I simply mask a photograph, and defringe the remaining selection?

 

I have tried duplicating the image, selecting the desired area, turning off the Background layer, adding a vector mask, making the unwanted area becomes white, then, going to Layer > Matting > Defringe. Once the window comes up, I tell it to defringe 1 pixel. I click okay, and nothing changes (as far as I can tell).

 

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

Sand Patch

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Correct answer Derek Cross

It depends on the image, your version of Photoshop and maybe your skills.

Maybe try Select > Subject

And then Select and Mask

Perhaps you can post a copy of the photograph.

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c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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March 1, 2020

What gave you the idea that defringing works with Vector Masks or even Layer Masks? 

 

Could you post a screenshot with the Layers Panel wisible to clarify the situation. 

    Derek Cross
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    Derek CrossCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    March 1, 2020

    It depends on the image, your version of Photoshop and maybe your skills.

    Maybe try Select > Subject

    And then Select and Mask

    Perhaps you can post a copy of the photograph.

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