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Hack&Lube · 12-03-2005, 02:14 PM

This is what used to be called rotoscoping in film.

Basically, like Flames Gimp said, you have to use the polygonal lasso tool and trace the entire outline of whatever you want to cut. The magic lasso and magic wand won't work because it's just the computer calculating color differences between pixels.

If you're experienced, you can do it lightning fast and it's way better than trying to erase around whatever you're trying to get.

BUT, you don't have to fix it pixel by pixel if you screw up. The polygonal lasso tool can add or subtract from the mask.

12-03-2005, 02:14 PM	#18
Hack&Lube Atomic Nerd Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Calgary Exp:	This is what used to be called rotoscoping in film. Basically, like Flames Gimp said, you have to use the polygonal lasso tool and trace the entire outline of whatever you want to cut. The magic lasso and magic wand won't work because it's just the computer calculating color differences between pixels. If you're experienced, you can do it lightning fast and it's way better than trying to erase around whatever you're trying to get. BUT, you don't have to fix it pixel by pixel if you screw up. The polygonal lasso tool can add or subtract from the mask. Last edited by Hack&Lube; 12-03-2005 at 02:28 PM.