GIMP Tutorial: How to remove background using a layer mask

natclayful Says:

May 16, 2012 - How on earth did he get that box on the side mines never popped up

guitardbucket Says:

Mar 31, 2012 - Good video! A couple tips. Instead of pasting the mask layer twice then deleting the first paste, simply paste it once, right-click on the floating layer and choose "anchor layer". Then once you're done with whatever adjustments, right-click on the layer and choose merge layers and there you go.

7nikolasGt7 Says:

Feb 27, 2012 - How can i delete the background without putting a new one?

BudgetSmartImaging Says:

Feb 25, 2012 - How do you find this "hard"? Yes, it is a long process, but it definitely gives a better result. Cutting out Hair using the Lasso is a real pain, and usually never comes out right... especially when you're editing 5000X4000px+ shots. I've been using this procedure professionally, thanks to the author.

BudgetSmartImaging Says:

Feb 24, 2012 - Hey there. Any chance on getting the video tutorial on the Black/White masking? I like your tutorial, very good, very informative, exactly what I need. I'd really like to see the whole process from start-to-finish though. Cheers!

MrsAmoArgentina Says:

Feb 13, 2012 - οk thanks!

zeke431 Says:

Feb 12, 2012 - Sorry you feel that way. There are simpler and quicker ways to knock out backgrounds in GIMP...this tutorial, however, was specifically aimed at those who need a solution for dealing with fine details such as hair and fur. Simple shapes can be knocked out in a matter of minutes, even seconds, using the lasso or a quick mask...

zeke431 Says:

Feb 12, 2012 - I haven't made a video for the mask...but I did write a tutorial here: dodisdodat[dot]com/tutorials/2­d-graphics/gimp/144-gimp-creat­ing-an-image-mask.html

zeke431 Says:

Feb 12, 2012 - dodisdodat[dot]com/tutorials/2­d-graphics/gimp/144-gimp-creat­ing-an-image-mask.html

zeke431 Says:

Feb 12, 2012 - dodisdodat[dot]com/tutorials/2d-graphics/gimp/144-gimp-creating-an-image-mask.html

cristianoe10 Says:

Jan 26, 2012 - fuck this ur making it hard

MrsAmoArgentina Says:

Jan 21, 2012 - Can't find video that explains how to create layer mask...please explain!

BJ143able Says:

Nov 24, 2011 - where's the tutorial for making the black/white mask?

kethadarosukargyerek Says:

Nov 10, 2011 - Thnax a lot! It was a great help..

zeke431 Says:

Sep 10, 2011 - Tell you what...I know it's a bit to ask, but if you can wait until tomorrow night, I will be more than happy to post a video tutorial to demonstrate both how to create the bw layer mask and a mini video on how to apply the mask (ie. paste it)...I will get on this first thing in the morning because I really want to help you grasp this...

Valisa2001 Says:

Sep 10, 2011 - Its a big problem... i dont know how to make a gb mask, or what it calls. Can you explain somehow?

Valisa2001 Says:

Sep 10, 2011 - Its a big problem... i dont know how to make a gb mask, or what it calls. Can you explain somehow?

Valisa2001 Says:

Sep 10, 2011 - I dont find the tutorial, where you do the picture black and wte, i mean that*

Valisa2001 Says:

Sep 10, 2011 - i DONT FINS THE TUTORIAL THERE YOU HOW HOW YOU DO THE PICTURE, BACL AND WITE. :(

zeke431 Says:

Sep 10, 2011 - Great Valisa. If you have any issues, you can contact me through the Dodisdodat forum or contact page! Good luck!

Valisa2001 Says:

Sep 10, 2011 - Yes, i understand. Ill do that! ;)

zeke431 Says:

Sep 10, 2011 - You need to make sure to mind the step where you add a layer mask and paste the bw image onto the layer mask. For a written version, visit Dodisdodat and search "How to remove background". I wish I could post links here!

zeke431 Says:

Sep 10, 2011 - Please go to my site Dodisdodat and search for "How to create a layer mask"...the steps are all outlined there on how to create the mask needed for this tutorial.

Valisa2001 Says:

Sep 10, 2011 - Where do i get the black-white picture?