Photoshop Trick for Removing Backgrounds & Keeping Shadows Intact

Hey there, today we're going to be learning a quick and easy way to remove backgrounds and keep the shadows in Photoshop. First, we'll start by duplicating our background layer. Next, we'll go to the 'Select' menu and choose 'Subject'. This will automatically select the main subject of our image.

From there, we'll add a layer mask to our subject layer. We'll then duplicate this layer and invert the mask. This will give us a copy of our subject with the background removed. To make the shadows look more natural, we'll set the top layer to 'Multiply' mode.

Next, we'll use the 'Hue/Saturation' tool to lower the saturation and add a 'Levels' adjustment to lighten the highlights. With the brush tool, we'll paint over any unwanted areas to perfect our selection.

Finally, we can add any background we like to give our image a new look.
And that's it! With just a few simple steps, we've successfully removed the background and kept the shadows intact. Thanks for watching, and don't forget to subscribe for more tutorial like this."



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Photoshop cc 2014, 2015, 2017
Photoshop cs5, cs6,
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[jaywalker.]

Amazing, so clear and concise. Thanks!

[michvod]

Would like to know how to make a transparent PNG with shadow?

[gfm]

Thank you very very much my friend!! Greetings from Brasil!

[ManlyHK]

Hi just wanted to check- do you do this for service? I am a 1-man start up doing ecomerce and need just this skill - too busy to do myself. Just wondering

[Tremuska]

0:55 why would cloud computing depends on my machine power

[leflyingcarpet]

Sorry not useful. You are not removing the background. Your shadow isn't transparent. It can't be used as a PNG.

[Jeliart]

and what if i want that the background would be transparent?? T_T