Pixel selection

[Eddy-2]

I have a picture of an object I want to lift off the ground.

In the example picture below, I want to get from the image on the left to that on the right.

Using the Selection Brush, I can isolate the object (red) or the ground (green) and save either to a separate layer (Refine > Output >).

However, when I save either red or green, I lose the other.

Is there a way of saving both from the one selection process or another way of achieving the same end?

[firstdefence]

The reason the original disappears is because the layer is turned off. Try Cutting the selection (CMD + X and then Paste CMD + V) this puts the object onto a new layer. It will leave a hole in the original image but you can fill that in.

[v_kyr]

Well cutting the pixel selection and pasting should give you a new layer where you can position the previously cut out object accordingly. In order then to have just one layer select the layers and merge them together. - Other than that, for drawing such geometric objects just use a rectangle and trapez shape which you can freely position then and if needed raster on demand.

[firstdefence]

7 minutes ago, v_kyr said:

Other than that, for drawing such geometric objects just use a rectangle and trapez shape which you can freely position then and if needed raster on demand.

I think it's just an example file v_kyr.

[Eddy-2]

To firstdefence

Many thanks.

Because the base of the object is irregular, I want to keep it and the ground as two pieces of a jigsaw.

On a quick try, your suggestions seems to work.

[Eddy-2]

To v_kyr.

Thanks.

Your suggestion seems to be along the same lines as that of firstdefence, which appears to do what I need.

[Eddy-2]

To firstdefence.

Yes, that does what I need. Thanks again.

[firstdefence]

You're welcome @Eddy-2