Creating a depth of field effect using the
Extract Filter (Filter > Extract). You may also use the Freeform
Pen Tool. Open an rgb image and duplicate the layer.
On the duplicated layer, access Filter >
Extract. Check the Smart Highlighting box and use a size 13-15
brush. Trace the outline of the figure, building, etc. that you
wish to stand out from the rest of the image.
Use the Paint Bucket tool at the point to paint
the areas you wish to blur; everything outside the image you just
highlighted.
Layer > Still on the duplicated
layer, go to Filter > Blur >Gaussian Blur and use a 4.0
setting to blur everything outside the young lady. You can
experiment with various filters, as in Motion Blur for different
effects. In this image, we used the Blur Tool to smooth out the
edges that didn't quite take to the Blur Filter and evened
everything out.
Layer > Still on the duplicated
layer, go to Filter > Blur >Gaussian Blur and use a 4.0
setting to blur everything outside the young lady. You can
experiment with various filters, as in Motion Blur for different
effects. In this image, we used the Blur Tool to smooth out the
edges that didn't quite take to the Blur Filter and evened
everything out.
