If you want to turn a photograph into a Silhouette, the process is fairly simple. Silhouettes are created when you cut away most of the features in the picture and just leave the outline of the subject. They can be used to make decorative pieces of art or to focus on one particular person or object in a photograph.
Here’s how you can turn any photo into a Silhouette:
Step 1:
Choose the photo you want to turn into a Silhouette. If possible, try to select a photo with good contrast between light and dark areas, like a subject against a light background. This will make it easier for you to identify which parts of the photo should be cut away.
Step 2:
Open up your chosen photo in any image editor (such as Photoshop). Make sure that the layers panel is visible so that you can adjust each layer individually.
Step 3:
Create two duplicate layers for your image. Select one layer and use the Levels or Curves tool to darken it; this is where you’ll be creating your Silhouette shape. You could also use an Adjustment Layer if available.
Step 4:
Once your second layer has been darkened, select both layers and then merge them together. This will create one unified layer that contains all of your Silhouetted shapes.
Step 5:
Next, use the Eraser tool to remove any unwanted details from your Silhouetted shapes. You can also use other tools like the Dodge and Burn tool if needed.
Conclusion
Turning a picture into a cut out Silhouette is an easy task with any image editor like Photoshop or GIMP.
All you need to do is create two duplicate layers of your chosen photo, darken one layer using Levels or Curves, merge both layers together and then erase away any unwanted details from your Silhouetted shapes. With this process, you’ll have created yourself an eye-catching piece of art!