Cutout/Mask 1 - Magic Wand

For this assignment, you will be using the Cutout/Mask tool to remove the background from an image, with this non-destructive technique.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Right click on the 3 images below and save to your G. Drive

2. Open each image in Pixlr/e

3. Make a copy of the image! (turn off original layer)

4. Use the Cutout/Mask (scissors) tool with the Magic Wand to remove the background.

5. Find 1 background scene and copy each of the 3 images to your chosen background. Adjust size as needed.

   1. 1. General rule: Do NOT stretch images bigger!

      2. Suggested background size: 1200-1600 pixels wide

6. Add 2 of your own custom cutout images to your scene.

   1. 1. Try to find images with a solid color background.

7. Rename your layers appropriately!

8. See video below for more help!

Day 2 Instructions

1. Make sure your new layers (cutouts) are renamed!

2. Make a copy of each new layer (cutout images)

3. Re-name new layers (i.e. hawk edit 1, flower edit 1,...)

4. Turn off the (visibility) of the original cutouts

5. Experiment with:

   1. Layer Blend mode

   2. Layer Opacity

   3. Adjustments

   4. Filters

6. Collapse your Navigation and History toolbars, so I can see all of your layers when you screenshot your final design.

7. File name: Initials-clipmask1

8. Have fun with your design!