Chapter 6. The Mask: Selection Techniques

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Photo by Scott KelbyExposure: 1/800Focal Length: 190mmAperture Value: ƒ/4.8

One of the problems with people is you can’t always get them to stand in front of a white background so you can easily select them and place them on a different background in Elements 4.0. It’s just not fair. If I were elected president, one of my first priorities would be to sign an executive order requiring all registered voters to carry with them a white, seamless roll at all times. Can you imagine how much easier life would be? For example, let’s say you’re a sports photographer and you’re shooting an NFL Monday Night Football ...

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