Free Phlearn Pro tutorial excerpt shows how to change and remove a background

It can be very challenging to remove or change the background of an image, but it can definitely be done thanks to the power of Photoshop. In the video below, Aaron Nace of Phlearn offers a free excerpt from a paid tutorial focused on changing and removing backgrounds from difficult photos.

In the excerpt below, Nace shows how to handle separation a furry subject, in this case a dog, from a background. Many of the tips and tricks apply similarly to trying to separate a person’s hair from a background, which is a very difficult part of processing portraits in particular. If you’d like to learn more about the full tutorial, click here. It is available as part of Phlearn Pro, which can be had for under $10 per month.

(Via Phlearn)