| Masking |
| The term masking is used to describe the process of extracting one or more objects of an image from the background. Photo or image masking is usually used when the edges of the objects are not sharp enough or not well defined and when the pentool is not an adequate solution to extract the object from the background, such as hair, fur, feather or transparent objects. We employ different masking tools to extract an object from its background. |
| In many cases photo or image masking is also used for developing color correction masks. As the name suggests, masks hide or show parts of an object or image in order to change the colours or do further image editing work of the selected objects, as for example color correction, adjustment of colors, contrast, light or other retouching and image optimization work. |
| Examples of Masking |
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Precise color correction masks for objects with clearly defined edges (for more information please look at clipping path) apply alpha channel masking for professional masking of objects with not clearly defined edges such as hair or fur.
Develop Color Correction Mask
We develop color correction masks according to your needs, so that you can do further color corrections or graphic work / image editing.
Masking, Coloring and adjusting texture and profiles of your product images
The requirements for changing product colors or packaging is very high, esp. when the product or product line consists of many colors, styles or design. clip and mask correction and adjustment service exchanges colors, fabrics or the packaging of your products/images. The coloring of the products is relatively easy with color correction masks.
However, in most cases you need professional advice because sometimes you cannot exchange a color so easily. Our professional coloring service considers the structure and texture of fabrics, profiles or design of product colors. For this kind of work, you need advanced skills and experience because it is not about simple clipping path creation or masking.
Photoshop (2D) Solution
Image masking: The parts of the object that remain in the original colour are masked. Alpha Chanel Masking is used for fur.
The parts of the object that remain in the original color, are masked. Alpha channel masking for fur .
product image:
Color and texture are changed. The adjustment of the texture is most the complex part.
3D Modeling Solution
In many cases a photoshop solution is not enough to meet the high requirements of a professional product image coloring. Therefore, we develop 3D models.
The service is particularly designed for those websites and online stores that want to allow its users to create their own configuration and style of products with different colours, textures and sizes such as furniture or cars and accessories.
For the this type of coloring service we develop 3D models of your product. After your confirmation we will apply the different colors, textures or elements on the product images.
3D modeling is developed as a mask with different layers in photoshop. The example above represents the creation of a mask for different colors and profiles. With the 3D modeling solution you will be able to configure a chair with different wood colors and fabrics. You only need to turn the different layers of the mask in photoshop on and off.
