Clipping Out Objects

I know this may be a very redundant subject, but I was wondering if anyone knew about a very precise and fast way to clip out objects? I am aware of using clipping masks, lasso selecting tool, and drawing paths. Personally I think drawing paths or using the lasso selector tool and eyeballing is the most precise - but not very quick. I sometimes use the path detecting tool in Photoshop and Indesign - which are quick but not very precise? Is there a to clip out items from photos that are quick and precise without using other tools like a green screen? Thanks for any help!

Hi Daveydave.
The trick to getting precise masks is to use the channels palette. Choose the channel with the best edge contrast for the shape you are cutting out and dupe it. Then work on increasing the contrast further until it is almost all black and white (reducing the greys). There are numerous ways to increase the contrast. I usually start with a selection made using the lasso tool well within the object edge and filling it with black then a fill of white well outside the edge of the object. Then there is just the edge itself to deal with. Initially using 'apply image' is useful for refining the contrast and picking out the edge, but also the dodge and burn tools can do the job. When you have refined the duplicate channel. Make a selection and then turn it into a layer mask. Hej presto a precise editable cutout.
The above may sound tedious but it actually only takes a few minutes.
I recommend you look at Katrin Eismann's 'Masking and Composition'.

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