Cuting out someone

[SolidSnake2003]

Is it possible to cut Jackson out of this image for me:

https://instagram.fsea1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/...0800_n.jpg

I've tried doing this myself, but I can't get the hang of the path/pen tool, and I don't clean it very well with the eraser.

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Another question I've got, don't know if this is possible with the cage transform tool or not.

Is it possible to warp a rain coat around him in that image?

[rich2005]

(03-22-2018, 05:27 PM)SolidSnake2003 Wrote: Is it possible to cut Jackson out of this image for me:

https://instagram.fsea1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/...0800_n.jpg

I've tried doing this myself, but I can't get the hang of the path/pen tool, and I don't clean it very well with the eraser.

Part of your problems is not inexperience in using Gimp tools (although that is a factor) it is the quality of the images you are using.

As well as the regular selection tools, consider using a layer mask to hide the background. The advantage is you can easily 'touch up' the image, painting black to uncover and white to hide in the mask.

https://docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-layer-mask-add.html

So you might have something like this.
A less than perfect path, to a selection. The selection used to create a black/white layer mask. Then a bit of TLC around the edges to improve the result.



Anyway, try this Gimp file.

https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=...5OUjaW2nJV 1.5 MB

See if you can improve the layer mask before exporting to a png (and the poor kids missing the top of his head )

Quote:Another question I've got, don't know if this is possible with the cage transform tool or not.

Is it possible to warp a rain coat around him in that image?

Short answer is no.

[SolidSnake2003]

(03-22-2018, 07:04 PM)rich2005 Wrote:

(03-22-2018, 05:27 PM)SolidSnake2003 Wrote: Is it possible to cut Jackson out of this image for me:

https://instagram.fsea1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/...0800_n.jpg

I've tried doing this myself, but I can't get the hang of the path/pen tool, and I don't clean it very well with the eraser.

Part of your problems is not inexperience in using Gimp tools (although that is a factor) it is the quality of the images you are using.

As well as the regular selection tools, consider using a layer mask to hide the background. The advantage is you can easily 'touch up' the image, painting black to uncover and white to hide in the mask.

https://docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-layer-mask-add.html

So you might have something like this.
A less than perfect path, to a selection. The selection used to create a black/white layer mask. Then a bit of TLC around the edges to improve the result.



Anyway, try this Gimp file.

https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=...5OUjaW2nJV   1.5 MB

See if you can improve the layer mask before exporting to a png (and the poor kids missing the top of his head )

Quote:Another question I've got, don't know if this is possible with the cage transform tool or not.

Is it possible to warp a rain coat around him in that image?

Short answer is no.

Thanks will try, practice does make perfect.

Didn't think so about the cage transform, just thought I would ask, worst case was no.

[Espermaschine]

I always use the Lasso Tool for quick jobs that dont need to be 100% perfect.
Zoom in real close and click in small step. Much easier than making a path.

As long as you dont close the selection you can even adjust individual points.

When the selection is ready i convert it into a layermask from selection.

Sometimes its a good idea to give the layermask a slight blur (like 1-3px) to get a softer transition
OR
to adjust the edge between black and white with a curve, but that needs a slightly bigger blur (like 5px).
Its a good technique to get rid of fringing (bleeding of colour around the edges).

[SolidSnake2003]

What you think of this:

https://imgur.com/a/z2dy9

The only way I can think of to fix his head is try to use another image to complete it, but don't see alot with his head in a similar position. I guess it could work with others and warp it. Or I could just crop the image to the top of what is there for his head.

[Espermaschine]

(03-22-2018, 07:31 PM)SolidSnake2003 Wrote: I guess it could work with others and warp it.  Or I could just crop the image to the top of what is there for his head.

Sample some hair on a new transparent layer with the clone tool. Then cut it into a shape that follows the roundness of the head.
The small size of the image is to your advantage here.

[SolidSnake2003]

His head is at the top, do I need to add more space? Never done this type of thing before.

[Espermaschine]

(03-22-2018, 08:11 PM)SolidSnake2003 Wrote: His head is at the top, do I need to add more space? Never done this type of thing before.

Yes, you go to Image -> Canvas Size.
Dont forget to adjust layer to imagesize.

[SolidSnake2003]

(03-22-2018, 08:13 PM)Espermaschine Wrote:

(03-22-2018, 08:11 PM)SolidSnake2003 Wrote: His head is at the top, do I need to add more space?  Never done this type of thing before.

Yes, you go to Image -> Canvas Size.
Dont forget to adjust layer to imagesize.

Alrighty, how do I do the clone thing?  When I've tried it before(not on adding the rest of the head but trying to hide something), it doesn't look right, it sticks out like a sore thumb.

Hope no one is offended that Im a fan of Jackson now, he impressed me in IT.

[Espermaschine]

You dont even have to use the clone tool. Just duplicate the kid layer, cut everything off, but the hair bit you need.
Make a selection that follows the roundness of the head, reposition the hair-bit (perhaps with help of the opacity slider) and cut it into shape.
It shouldnt be too hard, its just a very small portion of the image.

It even works with a simple elliptical selection.
Then work with a layermask and a fuzzy brush to blend it in.