Removing a background image

[Kaz]

I've got a piccy that I need to remove the background from.

I've tried using the lasso tool in photoshop, but it's not very accurate.

I've got coreldraw X4, Inkscape and photoshop. Which would be the best one to use to remove the background image?

Thanks

[NASH]

have you tried the magnetic lasso

[Kaz]

No, but I shall go and locate it and try it now

[bms]

Magnetic lasso should do the vast amount of the work and then you can blow up the image to fine tune the erasing with the eraser tool.

[Kaz]

Well, it seems to have worked

Only problem is, I can't seem to take the background away on part of it, as it's through a window.

any ideas?

Attached piccys

Thanks

[Kaz]

Don't need to worry now about the windscreen, the client is very happy with it as is

[Paul]

I've tried using the lasso tool in photoshop, but it's not very accurate.

lasso is only accurate as your hand is
Photoshop is best software for this job. you can also use mask to make sellection.

[Kaz]

I noticed that Paul

Now I know how to use the magnetic lasso, I will practice with the mask tool another time

[swimwivsquid]

Also try the pen tool. Much easier than the lassoo when you get the hang of it.

[Kaz]

Thanks Richard, will try that the next time I have to do one