How To Erase Person In Photoshop

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Is there a certain detail ruining your perfect shot? Some photos are easy to recreate, while others need additional editing. So in this brusk video, I'll show you how to remove an object, specifically a whole person, from a nature landscape photograph in Adobe Photoshop.

Scout the steps unfold and go all the written details y'all demand in the procedure beneath. Check out more amazing photos and resources on Envato Elements.

Tutorial Assets

The following assets were used in the production of this tutorial.

Norwegian Mural

Let's begin!

1. How to Remove an Object or Person in Adobe Photoshop

Step i

For this particular photo, I'll exist focusing this tip effectually the Stamp Tool (Southward) and so that I have more command over the upshot. But experience free to use your own discretion when removing objects past taking reward of like tools similar the Content Aware Make full and Patch Tool options.

Open your photograph in Adobe Photoshop. I'll be using this Norwegian Landscape.

Stride 2

Select the Background Layer and elevate information technology over the Paper Icon to create a Copy on a New Layer. Then create a new Grouping and place the copy inside.

Rename the group "Later on" and the original picture "Before" then we can easily flip back and forth to bank check our progress later.

Stride three

Adjacent, add a New Layer.

Zoom (Z) in on your photo to assess the landscape. Look for nearby areas that will help cover up the object or person with more nature.

In this case, these large $.25 of snowfall will help me remove the torso, while the top and lower rock forms are needed for his head and feet.

Footstep 4

Select the Polygonal Lasso Tool (L) and make a selection around the center area. So select the Background Re-create Layer.

Now that this area is isolated, nosotros can apply the Stamp Tool (S) with a Hard Round Brush (B) (100% Hardness, 100% Opacity) to paint over the body and legs with snow.

First, hold the Alt cardinal to source the surface area you need, and then slowly paint over the person with snowfall or rocks until he disappears.

Remove a person with the stamp tool in Photoshop

Step 5

Continue this process for the legs, head, and shoulders. Adjust the Brush Size, Brush Hardness, and Castor Opacity if necessary, and create a seamless look by looking at the original landscape for cues on its natural layout.

Toggle the Visibility of the group to see the before and after. And so hold Control-J to create a indistinguishable of the Groundwork Copy Layer. If there are any harsh edges left, go along to use the Stamp Tool (S) to paint over those areas and blend the dirt and rocks together.

You lot may as well demand to lower the Castor Hardness/Opacity to help you create a soft, natural result.

Step 6

Finish this edit with the Brush Tool (B). Select Layer ane and apply a Difficult Round Brush (B) (100% Hardness, 100% Opacity) to carve out the snowy landscape with white. If you lot're non using this item photo, this tool tin can still assist y'all clean upwards any stubborn areas in your piece of work.

Here's the terminal photograph. Try this tip with your images, and share your results!