The BEST Way to Select Fur in Photoshop!

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Published 2022-04-19
Discover a massively underutilized Photoshop tool to precisely select fur or animal hair! This lesson will explore a combination of new and classic techniques to get the best fur and hair selections in Photoshop! We’ll also learn to use the Brush tool’s blend modes to further perfect the mask and select every strand of hair. Finally, as a bonus, we will also learn to remove edge fringe and halos around the fur when you place it on a contrasting background.

I hope this video helps you. Thank you so much for watching :)

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► Timestamps:
00:00 The Problem & What We'll Learn
01:13 Special Button to Select Fur!
02:14 Make the Selection More Precise
03:34 Refine the Mask with Blend Modes
06:13 Remove Edge Fringe on Contrasting Backgrounds
09:27 Quick Recap

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All Comments (21)
  • @ronycanales9464
    WE THANK YOU! Your channel has helped millions of photographers/designers in perfecting our skills by these tutorials. I am EXTREMELY grateful for what your channel has contributed to ALL of us.
  • @dunnymonster
    Unmesh's enthusiasm for Photoshop is infectious. Another awesome tutorial 👍
  • @superbrokul
    As a dog photographer, I want to thank you very much for this tutorial! Refining the mask on dog hair is always soooo challenging.
  • @brynbulloch
    I wake up every day hoping you have posted another amazing tutorial. I know doing these takes a LOT of planning, time and energy. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your time and mind-blowing talents with us. Your enthusiasm is SO infectious. I was intimidated by learning more advanced skills with Pshop until I found you. The confidence I am building with the tools you are teaching me is growing and growing (plus, it doesn't hurt that you are so handsome. Makes the tutorials so easy to watch. ;P )! Tell your parents they have done a WONDERFUL job in raising such an intelligent and kind man. I hope someone does something wonderful for you this week as you have done for us!
  • @rhfad123
    I love how you are always smiling and trying to make us understand every tool, you always explain every detail and because of you i was able to understand a lot of things that i didnt understand before ( im a Graphic Design student and believe me when I say that i learned from you more than I learned from my own teacher) thank you a lot for the video and we all appriciate the effort you put into making these videos. keep going we love to see more.
  • @bv42
    I've said this many times over several years: Unmesh, you are a master teacher! I want you to know that you have helped others indirectly - I have taught members of my camera club some of the things that you have taught me (and, of course, directed them to your channel as well). You have helped not only to improve my photography, but also to make Photoshop a form of entertainment for me!
  • I’ve been designing for 22 years and you still teach me something new every day. I love you, brother, you’re an inspiration.
  • @brsvtzk
    This is by far the best PS tutorials channel on YouTube. You sir can't imagine how many times you've helped me hahaha thank you
  • @andrewsm2001
    This tutorial came out as I was making art with a cat as my subject, the background was tricky and this method worked great. Thanks piximperfect for coming to the rescue once again! <3
  • @pattymattes7124
    Thank you!!! Those of us who are pet photographers appreciate you.
  • Thank You Unmesh! Words are not enough to show my gratitude for all the videos you've done that really helped me for the past 4 months. I learned a lot and never missed any video from you. For now, though I'm so interested, I still can't be able to enroll in your Photoshop Easy course. Hopefully soon. More power to you and to your staff for creating this YT channel that help millions of artists and graphic designers. God bless you and keep teaching! 🙏
  • @luketannous
    I know people have said this before but just need to say it again. You videos are probably the best photoshop tips ever. One of the things that make them so different from others is that you never assume your audience understands the concept of each tool. I remember when I first started out and when watching a video of someone explaining a tip. I would have to go down a rabbit hole to understand the tools they used. This comment is long winded but just to reiterate, you're AWESOME!
  • @m.e.segatini9199
    GREAT !!! I've been using Photoshop for 15 years but very new to all these methods!Thanksssssssss
  • WHoaaa dude... perfect timing.. from past few days... u have been uploading consistently I appreciate it because I get something educational to watch while I eat dinner.. thx bro
  • @obv_design9310
    Beautiful work! Thank you for the helpful tutorial and AMAZING channel!💛
  • @mrs.quills7061
    It’s honestly crazy what’s become more automated in PS now. You taught me about content aware fills and tools and now this. Makes what I need to do quicker and faster thank you!
  • @Mikegaryhouse
    Amazing video! I have struggled with this recently. Thanks Unmesh, you’re the man!
  • @KentSpain85
    One of the best channels on YT. Thank you! Keep up the great work! You've taught me so much!
  • This is one of the most helpful and important PS videos I have watched to date. This will transform my work! Thanks so much for being so concise and easy to follow. Just wonderful. Subbed!
  • @ayman5547
    I love your energy man, lots of times I already know what is going to happen in the video but I watch it anyways, thank you!