Fairytale Scene - The Photoshop: Professional Retouching and Compositing Tips, Tricks, and Techniques - page 429

Figure 9.24
Adding the Toys
We're now at the stage where we add the other elements, such as the toys and children.
The techniques for selecting and cutting them from their original background are covered
in Chapter 1 .
1. Open the baby_doll file. Use the Pen tool to make a path around the doll ( Figure
9.25 ) , click the Load Path as a Selection icon in the Paths panel ( Figure 9.26 ), and
cut the doll from its original background by adding a layer mask.
Figure 9.25