In this video, we create an action to (almost) automatically remove flyaway hairs. We step through each step so you can create your own action.
Enjoy!
Summary:
Select the Image: Choose an image with flyaway hairs, preferably with a blurred background and shallow depth of field (0:67).
Select the Hairs: Using the lasso tool, select the flyaway hairs, being careful not to select too much of the background (0:99).
Start Recording the Action: Begin recording the action in Photoshop, naming it appropriately (0:194).
Save the Selection: Save the selection of the hairs, duplicate the background layer, and expand the canvas size by 20% (0:254).
Use Content-Aware Fill: Apply content-aware fill to make the image slightly bigger, which aids in removing sections of the hair later (0:422).
Select the Subject: Select the subject and save the selection. Add the hair selection to the subject and use content-aware fill again (0:473).
Fine-Tune the Removal: Edit the mask and use the dust and scratches filter to fine-tune the removal of flyaway hairs (0:598).
Finalize the Image: Crop the image back to its original size and stop recording the action (0:661).
Test on Another Image: Optionally, test the action on a different image to ensure it works on various images (0:792).
Optional Fine-Tuning Step: If you want to fine-tune the action every time you run it, you can set a dialog box to appear during the dust and scratches filter step, allowing you to adjust the settings (0:734).
Share the Action: The action can be shared or downloaded from the Mastering Portrait Photography website (0:904).
15 авг 2024