User guide

Manipulating Images 115
Changing output settings
You can set the level of transparency and pixel blending at the cutout edge by
adjusting the Width output settings. Control of the cutout edge lets you blend
your cutout into new backgrounds more realistically.
To change output settings:
1. Drag the Width slider to set the extent (in pixels) to which "alpha" blending
is applied inside the cutout edge. This creates an offset region within which
blending occurs.
2. Adjust the Blur slider to apply a level of smoothing to the region created by
the above Width setting.
You'll need to click Preview in order to check output setting
adjustments each time.
Refining your cutout area
Erase and Restore touch-up tools can be used to refine the cutout area within the
studio before completing your cutout.
The touch-up tools are brush based and are only to be used to fine-
tune your almost complete cutout—use your Keep and Discard
brush tools for the bulk of your work!
To restore or remove portions of your cutout:
1. With your cutout areas already defined, click Preview (Output
settings tab). You can use the button to check your cutout as you progress.
2. Click the
Restore Touch-up Tool or Erase Touch-up
Tool button from the left of the Studio workspace.
3. Paint the areas for restoring or erasing as you would with the brush tools.
If you've touched up part of your image between each preview,
you'll be asked if you want to save or discard changes.