A clipping path is a powerful and versatile photo
editing tool that can be used to pick out specific objects within an image.
This is useful when the objects require a new background. Similarly, unwanted
items can also be picked up from an image. Multiple paths can also be used to
alter entire portions of an image, with separate paths for the frame and
objects. This kind of editing can prove to be very useful in commercial graphic
designing purposes.
The process is carried out using proprietary software
such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, etc. Clipping path
leaves a virtual boundary around an image once it has been applied and this
must be removed along with the rest of the unwanted portions of the image. In
Photoshop, a mask can be created on top of this, using the tool Photoshop Path,
which can make the unwanted pixels invisible. In Adobe Photoshop, the clipping
path has to be drawn with the Pen Tool. Then finishing touches are applied with
the Sketch tool, to flatten out the edges and make the cuts smoother and blend
in perfectly with the rest of the image. There are plenty of other methods that
can be used to produce transparent backgrounds and similar edits. But, none of
them are quite as precise as this process of using the Pen Tool and Sketch
Tool.
Clipping path can be used for a
variety of services. This includes skin editing services such as for photographs of models, etc. and, in particular removal of blemishes. It is also
possible to alter skin tones make enhancements for visual appeal as necessary.
This can be very useful for making corrections to uneven skin tones. There are
also other popular use cases such as photo correction services which are
concerned about the image size and manipulation of the image colors. But, not
all of these tasks are easy to perform, even though they can deliver well
according to the requirements of clients. They require highly skilled
professionals who must be able to perform proper image selection, clipping and
error checking on the final product with the utmost scrutiny. He must ensure
that the editing is accurate and untraceable to the tiniest of subtle details
so that there are no flaws in the final image. Clipping path makes this task a
lot easier given its high quality results and consistency in performing as a
tool that maintains both quality and pace.
The clipping path service in
Adobe Photoshop creates vector paths using the pen tool. This can be used to
create multiple paths to perform color correction on images and even make the
backgrounds of images transparent or white (or any other specific color).These
kind of tasks are usually done by hand drawing digitally, to ensure the topmost
quality and no fault tolerance. This has become a rudimentary task in graphic
design and desktop publishing nowadays.
As important as clipping path is,
as a service, you should be aware of the companies that offer this service. Keep
in contact with the local and offshore graphics companies that offer clipping
path services if it is essential in your line of work. Most of these companies
have sample work nowadays to show off their technical prowess in the field. Also,
look at their client feedback if possible to make sure that they deliver
quality work within the schedule.
