For this example, were using the Quick Selection tool, which can be found in the tools panel.
Make sure youre using the Quick Selection tool with the + in the centre, by pressing the shift key.
Select the background that youd like to remove by clicking and dragging around the area. If you accidentally select something you didnt want to, you can press and hold the alt key on your keyboard to use the - Quick Selection tool and remove it from the selection. Remember to press shift again before continuing to select more of the background, though.
You dont need to be too accurate with things like hair and fur, because you can refine the edge later (well come onto that in a minute).
When youre happy with your selection, right click and then click Select inverse.
Step: 2
It might not look great yet, though, but dont worry, you can use the Refine Mask tools to improve it.
Step: 3
Step: 4
First, click Show Radius.
Youll see nothing to begin with, but by adjusting the radius slider, you can make sure that the radius is picking up all of the stray hairs and getting rid of the background between them.
If you move your cursor over the photograph, youll see a circle with a plus in the centre. You can use this to click and drag over problem areas to help pick up those awkward and tricky areas.
Step: 5
Now, use the sliders to adjust the mask until youre happy with the look youve achieved.
To help, you can change the view mode by clicking the small arrow next to the thumbnail image and choosing from the drop down menu.
Step: 6
You can adjust the size of your image (in the case the Giraffe) by pressing Command T, then holding shift while you drag the Transform boxs handles.