Summary

  • The pop-out effect is an exciting creative technique in photography and graphic design making subjects appear to break free from their 2D frame.
  • This Photoshop tutorial teaches you how to make a subject appear to be popping out of an image.
  • The resulting 3D effect feels dynamic and visually appealing, making it perfect for social media posts.
  • You’ll need two high-resolution photos: one of the subject and one to act as the background or frame.
  • The process involves compositing the two photos, creating a clipping mask, making the subject pop out, and adding finishing touches.
  • Practice with different photos and subject matter, and soon you’ll be creating your own pop-out effects!
  • The result is a creative, eye-catching image that conveys a sense of movement and depth. Edge Out: Some subjects can “break the frame,” extending out of the image’s boundaries.
  • The pop-out effect reinforces this, creating the impression of a figure stepping out from behind the frame.
  • The technique combines compositing and masking techniques to make selected elements literally pop out of the image.

By Saikat Basu

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