How to Cut Out a Subject with the Pen Tool Photoshop | Day 26

Summary by Krater

This Photoshop tutorial demonstrates how to use the Pen Tool to accurately cut out complex shapes, such as gingerbread men, from their background. The instructor explains path creation, anchor points, curvature handles, and converting paths into layer masks.

From the video

Answers: How do I cut out complex objects from their background using the Pen Tool in Photoshop?

• Using the Pen Tool in Photoshop
• Creating paths and curves
• Converting paths to selections and layer masks
• Editing and refining anchor points

What it concludes

• The Pen Tool is the best tool for cutting out objects with solid edges when automatic selection tools fail.
• Pen paths are always fully editable and can be adjusted at any time.
• Converting a path into a selection allows you to load it into a layer mask to easily cut objects out of their background.