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tools. The values in the Refine Edge dialog box remain constant from one
adjustment to the next, meaning this tool can also be great for ensuring the
edges of composited images have the same level of softness, smoothing
and contrast.


For Photoshop CS5 only: Photoshop CS5 has a time- and frustration-saving
tool lodged inside its Refine Edge feature which can yield outstanding
results. When it comes to masking fine details, every designer will tell you
that hair is the most challenging. The Edge Detection tool allows you to
identify the unwanted colors in your image while intelligently masking edge
details; it can effectively identify the finest hair details and mask them out
in a non-destructive dialog box, with minimal work on your part, and do a
very convincing job.

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