Any suggestions on how to remove an "aura" from around a selection? I shoot pictures at rodeos. To make the rider stand out, I select and mask the rider. Next I blur the background using Gaussian Blur filter. This results in a noticeable aura around th
Any suggestions on how to remove an "aura" from around a selection in an image? I shoot pictures at rodeos. To make the rider stand out, I create a mask around the rider and then blur the background with Gaussian Blur. This results in a noticeable blur around the outside of the selection. I have tried using Feathering as well as other Refine Edge Tools. The only thing that works is to go around the edge with the Clone Tool. This is time consuming and not totally successful. So, my two big questions are: (1) Is there a better (simpler) way to avoid the aura? and (2) If not, is there a way to remove the aura that is simpler??
Thanks in Advance,
Art Schwartz
Sorry, what with the long title I had neglected the body of the message and your statement
The only thing that works is to go around the edge with the Clone Tool. This is time consuming and not totally successful.
seems to answer my first question.
Did you do that before or after blurring?
Have you alternatively tried using Content Aware Fill?
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