[Dave.Cox]

Most of the time, to "cut out" an Image I use the pen tool. When I need to cut out an image with fly away hair, I usually create a selection mask using channels.

[Frank Lopes]

Rubykate, I did it the crude way: used the lasso in Photoshop, pasted the head on top the image that needed help and erased what I didn't need.

TreesOfMyTime, thanks for the compliment!

Originally Posted by rubykate

Wow, nice job everyone! On the ones where you used the face from a different picture what tool did you use to "cut it out"?

[rubykate]

Most of the time, to "cut out" an Image I use the pen tool. When I need to cut out an image with fly away hair, I usually create a selection mask using channels.

used the lasso in Photoshop, pasted the head on top the image that needed help and erased what I didn't need.

I've tried using the pen and the lasso but it seems I end up with a tangled mess. The selection mask using channels sounds interesting.

Are there and good tutorials for these features?

Thank you.

[Dave.Cox]

The pen tool can seem intimidating, as it works quite different that what you are used to. Once you understand the concept though, it is actually the easiest and quickest way to make most complex selections. I only use the lasso tool for rough quick selections, where I don't need a very accurate selection. I find it too tedious to use for precise selections. The selection mask can be easy to use, but it also can be very involved, and requires a bit of practice and intuition to master. I really recommend that you learn all of the various selection methods, as the different methods are useful in different situations.

There are many tutorials for the pen tool in books, and on the web. I think that there are even some here. Here is one that you might find useful http://davesdfr.com/Media/PenTool2.htm

[kendon11]

Originally Posted by Frank Lopes

Would you consider a color one?

I wondered if there is a tutorial on how you did this? I also have some photos with the same problem and would love to learn how to do this kind of retouching.