Background Extract Tut VIDEO

Hey all I just figured this out by playing with photoshop today and I was nigh on giddy. This is so easy seriously give it a try!

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Instructions
Open Your Image
Duplicate layer by Cammand+J or Control J (or right click layer and say duplicate. But use the hotkeys seriously)
Select layer you want to edit
Go to FILTER-> Extract
Highlight the edges beings sure to close of all the edges
Fill with Paint Bucket
If the selections too your liking click okay
Select the transparency/white space with the Magic Wand tool
Reverse Selection by clicking Command+Shift+I or Control+Shift+I
Click on lower layer, create a layer mask
Edit Layer mask to your choosing

Remember to play with your Photoshop. Have fun! And Enjoy! Try something new

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