Trying to Extract Background

[SFC]

Hey guys, I'm realatively decent in photoshop but Have trouble extracting backgrounds.

Do you guys use the Smart Highlighting option when extracting?

Here is the image I am trying to extract



Thanks,
Mike

I will post my progress on this...

[Ricoool]

you can try filters>extract

the more pricise you are (small brush) the better the result

[SFC]

How's This?

[Calisonder]

looks pretty good, besides the botem, which needs a little work

[Immo]

This any better. Did it in Fireworks, I hate PS

(Probably becuase I dunno how to use it but whatever)

[FGTH]

Background Extraction using Photoshop.
The difficulty of the extraction process depends on the resolution and contrast of the image.

Extracting the background for your image shouldn't be difficult because of the high contrast.

The easiest and cleanest way (in my opinion) is to use the Magnetic Lasso Tool.

[Immo]

Thats basically what I did in Fireworks then reconstructed the base with a pencil :S

[FGTH]

I started off using Paint Shop Pro in ~1990... it's easy to learn and I loved it for its intuitiveness...

As I progressed to more complex graphic projects, PSP no longer offered the level of manipulation I needed...

Although I don't use PSP anymore, it has a warm place in my heart as it was part of my learning experience...

I transitioned to Macromedia Products (Fireworks) which is good but not much more than PSP.

As far as 2D graphic editing / creation goes, PhotoShop is my favorite.
For 3D graphics and animation, the winners are AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max and Maya.

[Sarge]

Hey again, yeah I pop up now and then. Thought I would have a crack. Mainly I use the path pen and dot my way around at a very high magnification, you get awsome results, this one aint the best cut, as time was short. Trucks need to be driven, goods to be delivered. l8rs.

Keep cool guys and gals.