Seamless paper extension

[Shannon Swanner]

 Please help. What is the best way to extend the background?  I tried searching the site and came up empty handed.  Thanks 

[Damien Symonds]

Did you happen to see any of these three?

• this one
• this one
• or this one?

[Shannon Swanner]

I didn't. I'll check them out now. Thank you.

[Damien Symonds]

The great news is that none of your subjects have any limbs or hair or anything extruding beyond your seamless.  So that will make your job a lot easier.

However, it's still not an "easy" job.

[Damien Symonds]

Something like this, I figure?

[Shannon Swanner]

yes. Thank you. I just watched a video and will try it tomorrow.

 

i do have a few other photos that had some bigger groups that went past the background, would I do it the same way (gradient fill)?

[Damien Symonds]

7 minutes ago, Shannon Swanner said:

i do have a few other photos that had some bigger groups that went past the background, would I do it the same way (gradient fill)?

Oh, well ... maybe.  I'd need to see 'em.

[Shannon Swanner]

Ok, I'll post one in the morning. I've already shut my computer down for the night. 

[Shannon Swanner]

18 hours ago, Damien Symonds said:

Oh, well ... maybe.  I'd need to see 'em.

 

[Damien Symonds]

Wherever it's straightish edges (eg shoulders and sleeves) extending past the backdrop, the masking is reasonably simple, using the Shift key.

But that girl's hair might be a problem, especially since it's against a busy bit of background.  May I see it close up?

[Shannon Swanner]

2 hours ago, Damien Symonds said:

Wherever it's straightish edges (eg shoulders and sleeves) extending past the backdrop, the masking is reasonably simple, using the Shift key.

But that girl's hair might be a problem, especially since it's against a busy bit of background.  May I see it close up?

 

[Shannon Swanner]

I just realize the link you left for instructions for the crop. I did not do that in this close up. I'll go do that now.

[Shannon Swanner]

[Damien Symonds]

Oh, gee. Make sure you always do your raw processing completely and properly before beginning any Photoshop work.

I'm afraid I see no alternative than careful masking with your brush tool around her hair.  The result will be a slight "haircut", but there's nothing we can do about that.

[Shannon Swanner]

Thank you. I'm back at my computer for a little bit, I'm gonna try and do this.