PhotoPlus X6 User Guide - Serif

Using Cutout Studio
Manipulating Images 113
Cutout Studio offers a powerful integrated solution for cutting out part of an
image on an active Background or standard layer. In doing so, you can separate
subjects of interest from their backgrounds, either by retaining the subject of
interest (usually people, objects, etc.) or removing a simple uniform background
(e.g., sky, studio backdrop). In both instances, the resulting "cutout" creates an
eye-catching look for your image, and lets you present cutouts layer-by-layer—
great for simulating subject/background combinations and artistic collages.
The latter background removal method is illustrated in the following multiimage
example.
A checkerboard on the second image's background upon preview is
used to indicate areas to be discarded.
Cutout Studio works on Background and standard layers, but not on
text layers or shape layers.
To launch Cutout Studio:
1. Select an image to be cut out.
2. Select Cutout Studio from the Photo Studio toolbar.
OR
Select Cutout Studio from the Edit menu.
Cutout Studio is launched.