Photoshop Masking denotes to be one of the basic image processing operations. It is an important substitute of Clipping Path Service for removing or replacing the background of a complex image containing numerous turns and curves with soft, unclear/blurred part, hair portions or fuzzy edges. It is used to eliminate or extract object from the picture. The technique is very suitable when Clipping Path alone cannot give accurate details of soft, complicated areas like in hair, fur, glasses, plastic bottles, smoke, lighting and transparent objects. Usually, clipping path is done in hard and defined edges using Photoshop pen tool whereas masking is the complete solution of Background Removal for soft and fuzzy looking edges in order to get smoother, sharper and more pronounced edges that ensure high quality and wonderful level of details as required.

1. Photoshop Masking Service

2. Photoshop Masking denotes to be one of the basic image processing operations.
It is an important substitute of Clipping Path Service for removing or replacing
the background of a complex image containing numerous turns and curves with
soft, unclear/blurred part, hair portions or fuzzy edges. It is used to eliminate or
extract object from the picture.
The technique is very suitable when Clipping Path alone cannot give accurate
details of soft, complicated areas like in hair, fur, glasses, plastic bottles, smoke,
lighting and transparent objects. Usually, clipping path is done in hard and
defined edges using Photoshop pen tool whereas masking is the complete
solution of Background Removal for soft and fuzzy looking edges in order to get
smoother, sharper and more pronounced edges that ensure high quality and
wonderful level of details as required.

3. Advanced Photoshop Masking Services:
In digital image manipulation sector like in photo masking, Clipping USA has dedicated professional team that has
shown it’s Excellency in using the latest technology maintaining standard quality. Masking types for different
images are not the same. Based on the working procedure and complexity level, we subdivide the image masking
service into 5 significant types for better understanding.
Layer Masking:
Layer masking is applied to the soft and thin edges creating layers to get extra sharp, clean and well-defined edges.
Tools like Photoshop Brush Tool or Background Eraser Tool does a good job to remove the background. But still it
requires multiple other techniques to erase even the last unwanted bit and that is achievable only by our skilled
and experienced professionals. Using the tools it requires coloring over the required area to finish the selection
procedure fruitfully. According to the requirement of the client, we do Alpha

4. Layer Masking
creating an extra layer so that any future modification is possible. As the change in layer mask is not permanent,
clients are able to show or hide a selected part, change the background or bring back its initial look if needed in
future.
Alpha Channel or Raster Masking:
Alpha Channel Masking is one of the long processing masking services in Clipping USA. After separating the
image from its background we save the image as ‘alpha image’. Later, we take the image in different channels
to edit the brightness, contrast, exposure. The selection of alpha channel includes the color combination of Red
Green Blue (RGB) and Cyan Magenta Yellow
Key (CMYK) colors for an easy masking operation especially when the color doesn’t seem

5. to be clear. An advantage of the alpha channel is, it minimizes the file size which is very convenient for further
uploading and downloading of the images.
Hair and Fur masking:
Hair and fur portion of an image include the thinner, softer and fuzzier sophisticated edges. By Hair and Fur
Masking, we are able to draw a fine lining to give an authentic shape even adjusting
color, contrast, brightness perfectly. Our designers do the pixel isolation work properly and apply various effects
to give your image a natural look.

6. Transparent or Translucent Masking:
In Transparent or Translucent masking, it is important to sustain the transparency of an object so that any
background image and color is visible through the object. The objects like glasses, car glasses, spectacles, water,
spectacles have 0% to 5% opacity where the images of sunglasses, smoke, plastic packets and bottles, feather,
flame, fireworks, lighting and transparent fabrics can have 5% to 99% opacity. Our experienced DTP experts can
easily identify the percentage of transparency or visibility of color through required object.
Collage Masking:
Photoshop collage masking is done by combining different objects in a single image. It includes the extraction of
one
or two objects from other images in order to place them in a new natural collage image using this technique.

7. Besides these, color masking is a very popular one where our expert designers apply various effects like color,
contrast, exposure, retouching.
When is Masking not recommended?
If your image has sharp, clean and well-defined edges, then use Photoshop Clipping Path instead of masking
service. Again, if you face any difficulty in differentiating between the background color and object color, then
Contact Us for any alternative suggestions. Our customer support team is 24 hours online for your service.
How we apply Photoshop masking for Background Removal?
Depending on the complication level of masking out the object from its background, we need to deal with every
image with a different technique to achieve the optimum output. We use

8. ‘quick selection tool’ or ‘magic wand tool’ to paint a selection as required using an adjustable round brush tip.
The background eraser tool or edge brush tool does a good job but sometimes not enough to maintain a perfect
pixel size. Our well trained Image Editing Artists apply multiple other techniques including layer, channel,
transparent or color masking as necessary to manually erase even the last unwanted bit of background.
If any image has a combination of the both sharp and fuzzy edges, we draw the clipping path for sharp and well-
defined edges and apply our advanced masking techniques to the fuzzy and thinner areas. For example, in a full
body human model, the hair portion is best suited for masking operation while vector path is done in other clear
areas. We carefully supervise the combination of manual and automation techniques to ensure high quality and
a fantastic level of details.

9. To mask an image is not a trouble-free task but rather effective and professional image masking is both time
consuming and tiring. Our team of creative artists always keeps their full concentration and skills into each
Photoshop masking jobs they work on. The difficulty and complexity in image masking by photoshop work
depends on the background of a picture as its fine detailing is required. For example, hair masking is one of the
common challenges in image masking that can actually be taken on by only the very best in the image editing
business. We use the latest Photoshop tools and techniques to do the extensive tasks and do with perfection.
Regardless of the level of outline complexity for an image, our skilled Photoshop artists can get through any
problems to deliver a supreme result. We are concerned into adapting our approach to the discussing task in
hand, rather than continuing to apply the generic techniques to a photograph regardless of what it is. Each of our
skilled artists has a very

10. particular area of expertise and continues to improvise on their skills to ensure they are as a master of their
design crafts. So, you can take rest that your requirements for masking service can be taken by our skilled
professionals with a certain level of experience.
The Mask layers hold a distinct enhancement over other forms of masking as they assist to effect an
alternation, which results in the least amount of image distortion. This remarkable procedure for image
masking service can be applied for any object of your picture and will have a great result for your portal. At
Clipping USA, we review each images before taking the decision of which masking technique should be
adopted for a better output.

11. Why is Clipping USA unique in Photoshop Masking?
By applying a clipping mask around the objects which have hazy or fuzzy edges can often create a result
which is less than perfection or expectation. At Clipping USA we aspire to make a certain result of the
most demanding

12. standards for every picture are received from our clients. As such, we provide this service for images that are
not appropriate for a usual clipping path – delivering state of the art results to customers who truly expect
nothing else.
The professional graphic artists of CLIPPING USA are skilled in using the Photoshop masking technique and
removing background from images such as fur, hair, mesh or the flora on trees that brings a good result
especially for edges that look perfectly professional. Even, if your edited image is unmatched or set against
the detailed background of dark part or gradient colors; our designers can separate it from the foreground
image without hampering or losing its actual quality and a far-fetched level of detail, and of course, in a very
lowest cost.
We understand and follow 100% customer’s instructions, so we pursue to ensure the final result as the best
as possible for your photo. We have been providing handmade Photoshop image masking service for years
and understand the complexities involved in the matter

13. that exists. Additionally, we realize the customer’s feelings and their actual demands so we apply the proper
Photoshop masking technique that can bring a
maximum result as per requirements. Although Photo masking is one of the lengthiest jobs, our professionals are
extremely qualified and able to work faster as maintaining the feature.
Clipping USA is proud to be a safe and reliable image masking service provider all over the world including the
fields from photography, website design, fashion house, magazine, e-commerce business and advertisement.
Clipping USA assures that all your Photoshop masking jobs are raised to impart you quality service at very
reasonable price. Your photo masking demands are handled by the experts to get you supreme quality. We
contribute you the outstanding services. Clients from any field are welcome to receive our Free Trial service
before hiring us for a big project. Our customer support team is 24 hours online to keep in touch with you. We
believe our feasible Service Cost with supreme quality maintenance will pave the way to keep a long term relation
with us.