[request] making 2D people mask....
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Hey guys, I'm wondering how best to make 2D people masks... see attached image [not mine]
Most times I want to use the human form to show context with a model and so if I find a photo I can use I want to be able to rip it apart and trace the boundaries, make face and KA-POW!!
Any hack?
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If the image of 'the person' is a PNG file with a transparent background [which is easy done in Gimp/Photoshop etc] then use my ImageTrimmer tool to do the 'cutout'.
Find it in the Plugins Index...
Be sure to read the instructions - it needs Java enabling on your PC et...
There are several posts in its thread covering troubleshooting its installation AND your image settings etc... -
Thanks TIG, I'll look it up in the morning. I expected that creating a transparent background would be the norm but then how would you do the line work inside? Not freehand i assume....
I'm conscious of how SU handles curves as segments so I don't want to end up with heavy line work for such a thing.....
Cheers,
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Found it TIG and yes that is exactly what is needed.... I DO hope you work for Google.
Thank you for all that you do.
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