Remove Background Around Hair In Photoshop Elements 11, 12, & 13

The powerful Edge Detection feature in Photoshop Elements lets you make selections around hair and other fine detail. Now it's easier to move a subject from one photo to a different photo.

This is Part-1 of a 2 part series. Here's the link to Part-2:

[vorrison]

This and the subsequent video, are two of the best photoshop elements tutorials I have seen. Not only has it shown how to select hair detail, something I have struggled with for years, but also how to selectively remove a partial colour cast. The great thing about these videos is that you are not just shown the best way to do something, but you are led into the solution, by showing partial fixes, and so when the optimum solution is shown it is made so much better. Thanks Rick, these videos have been really helpful.

[myrtleseaver]

Very good Rick.  You always explain everything in ways that are so easy to understand. There is never that 
"what did he just do?"because you cover all the details.  

[ronmote]

a really CLEAR lesson of a complex process... I'll watch this several times! Thanks Rick!

[barbinak]

I just purchased Photoshop Elements 15 after living with PSE 3 for over 10 years.
I will be trying to update my skills as I work with the new editor. Thank you, Rick. Your video tutorials are so helpful--- and I like the way you zoom on the icons and boxes so I know EXACTLY what you are doing!! :-)

[TheTucsonJeff]

Rick, I've seen several videos about using the refine edge feature to deal with hair. Your video is BY FAR the best I've seen on this subject. Congratulations on a job very very well done!!

[cappybenton]

This is a great video. I own a copy of PSE 11 and I'm trying to figure out how to use it.

[mbaig]

Rick, thanks for the video. It was very helpful. Can you please tell me what software you use to record your voice? It comes out so clear. Of course your voice quality has something to do with it. But share with us about the recording software. Thanks.

[lisettevial]

Great! Much clearer explanation than others I have watched. Easier way too! Thank you!

[dianegass]

This was an awesome video with tons of information! I have been digiscrapping for 8 years with PSE and I never even heard of the Edge Detection tool! Your video will certainly help me with extractions of my grandaughter's hair!! Thank you. I am becoming a subscriber right now!

[MrMoonpie]

Thanks Rick, a bit complicated but of great benefit to show this example.  The trouble shooting is the key and how to do it.  I followed all you said and got a grip.  Thanks, looking forward to part 2!

Rich

[DrinkingStar]

One of the best video tutorials for Photoshop that I have ever seen. I recently updated to Photoshop Elements 14 from version 9. Can you do a video showing the use of the refine tool for version 14? I am having trouble using that tool. What is new in version 14's refinement tool that is missing from your tutorial? I hope you do cover all the new features in version 14 with your tutorials.

[ronywilson]

I am a beginner. I feel like something is missing right at the beginning. I see that the pictures that you are using are already in a psd file marked at 50% RGB/8. I am having trouble getting the desired results from your excellent explanations and I am wondering if as a beginner there was something I needed to do to the jpg file at the beginning that is blocking my success. Is there a video prior to this one? What am I missing?

[cretveldy]

Excellent tutorial! You helped me select my granddaughter and her very curly hair for editing her photos. Thank you!

[packard]

Great tutorial; wish there was a "live chat line" as the video generates many questions! Will have to go with one question: Once the color alterations have been completed on the image of the dog, do you then hit "save" to keep the changes? If so, where does the new/final image save to? The mask? Thanks.

[brianarsenault]

Your very thorough and keep close attention to detail.  Consider myself fortunate to have viewed this video ... Thank you! 

[mduke]

I've used this tool before, but never realized there were so many additional options to improve the final product!  WOW!  Thanks!

[freedomearthmoon]

Excellent tutorial Rick. You covered a lot of the aspects selection, refine edge and how to deal with color casts. All in a relatively short tutorial for so much instruction. I've seen a lot of tutorials for "Refine Edge" and use it all the time. But this is the first time I've seen how to take full advantage of the "Show Radius" view.  I've been using PS for a number of years and I just picked up a great new way to refine my technique. Thanks!      

[NIGHTROCKER]

Thank you so much! I'm a complete rookie who's dying to learn how to use my Elements 11 program. I can do a few things I've learned by watching wonderful tutorial video's such as your's :) Do you recommend a starting point/video for me. You are at a Master type level it would seem to me, any suggestion on where to begin would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. And Happy Easter!

[nigelhourigan]

Excellent video and great teacher all delivered with a calm and clear voice.
Thanks Rick

[hermange]

There are already a lot of videos concerning this fantastic tool but your's is the best I have ever seen since you explain every setting ( even color decontamination what other's don't )
Moreover I am french and translate your videos for my friends who don't speak english.You speak not too fast and that's make easy to do the job
Keep teaching and thank's