Review of Manual vs. Automated Photo Editing Tools to Remove Image Background – Similar Color Background – Experiment #4
Compound Shaped Object
Similar Color Background:
For throwing an ultimate challenge, we select a compound shaped object that is a rose with similar color background. It also has many holes or embedded transparency, curves, shadows, delicate edge, etc. It must take an acid test of these tools.
Regarding this image, we consider first Autoclipping.com and open the image in this automated background editing tool. It cannot produce our desired photo. See the above image, you yourself can differentiate and point out the defects. This tool has ruined the pixel, shadow, curves, edge, etc. It also cannot work well on the holes. It spoils the resolution and blur the photo.
The score for Auto Clipping: 38%
Breakdown:
| Performance Fields | Marks |
|---|---|
| Working with Soft Edges | 2% |
| Work on Curved Areas | 2% |
| Work on Shadows | 2% |
| Maintain Image Resolution | 4% |
| Time it take | 10% |
| Work on Holes | 3% |
| Re-utilization benefit | 0% |
| Securing subject pixel | 2% |
| Background Color on Subject | 4% |
| Skills Required for Editing | 9% |
| Total | 38.00% |
Next, we take the photo in Background Burner and this automated tool also fails to satisfy us. Here, firstly, the dragon fails to remove background perfectly, and then, we get some touch-up tools that edit the photo. It destroys the soft edge, curves, pixels, holes, resolution, etc. This image cannot be used in any e-commerce marketplace.
The score for Background Burner: 39%
Breakdown:
| Performance Fields | Marks |
|---|---|
| Working with Soft Edges | 3% |
| Work on Curved Areas | 3% |
| Work on Shadows | 2% |
| Maintain Image Resolution | 5% |
| Time it take | 8% |
| Work on Holes | 2% |
| Re-utilization benefit | 2% |
| Securing subject pixel | 3% |
| Background Color on Subject | 4% |
| Skills Required for Editing | 7% |
| Total | 39.00% |
The above two automated tools cannot produce our expected quality photos, so we upload our image in Clippingmagic with the hope that it will produce great quality photos, but alas! It also fails to remove background professionally. It does not maintain pixel, holes, shadows, etc. It spoils a delicate edge and creates a rough edge. It fails to generate high-end quality photos and its production looks like the work of amateur hands.
The score for Clippingmagic: 41%
Breakdown:
| Performance Fields | Marks |
|---|---|
| Working with Soft Edges | 2% |
| Work on Curved Areas | 3% |
| Work on Shadows | 2% |
| Maintain Image Resolution | 5% |
| Time it take | 10% |
| Work on Holes | 2% |
| Re-utilization benefit | 2% |
| Securing subject pixel | 4% |
| Background Color on Subject | 3% |
| Skills Required for Editing | 8% |
| Total | 41.00% |
At last, we take the image in Photoshop and create a path around it. We make a selection and delete the backdrop. In Photoshop, it is mainly a manual process. All the works, you have to do with your hands. It maintains curves and edges perfectly. It does no harm regarding embedded transparency (holes), pixels, resolution, etc. Only by this system, you will get 100% professional photos. This manual tool can produce quality product images.
The score for Manual Photo Editing: 80%
Breakdown:
| Performance Fields | Marks |
|---|---|
| Working with Soft Edges | 10% |
| Work on Curved Areas | 10% |
| Work on Shadows | 8% |
| Maintain Image Resolution | 10% |
| Time it take | 2% |
| Work on Holes | 10% |
| Re-utilization benefit | 10% |
| Securing subject pixel | 10% |
| Background Color on Subject | 10% |
| Skills Required for Editing | 0% |
| Total | 80.00% |
| Object | Background | Manual | AC | BB | CM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compound Shaped Object | Similar Color Background | 80% | 38% | 39% | 41% |
Conclusion: Considering this photo, the three automated tools fail to achieve our desired quality. They cannot maintain the overall quality of holes, edge, shadow, etc. On the other hand, manual photo editing in Photoshop generates higher quality photos. It provides a re-utilization advantage and you can edit your photos anytime. So, it is confirmed that Photoshop is the perfect tool for removing image background.
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| Background Color | Subject Types |
|---|---|
| Single Color Contrasting Background | Basic-shaped object Simple-shaped object Compound-shaped object Complex-shaped object Group Shot |
| Single Color Contrasting Gradient Background | Basic-shaped object Simple-shaped object Compound-shaped object Complex-shaped object Group Shot |
| Multi-Color Contrasting Live Background | Basic-shaped object Simple-shaped object Compound-shaped object Complex-shaped object Group Shot |
| Single & Same or Similar Color Background | Basic-shaped object Simple-shaped object Compound-shaped object Complex-shaped object Group Shot |
| Single & Same or Similar Color Gradient Background | Basic-shaped object Simple-shaped object Compound-shaped object Complex-shaped object Group Shot |
| Single & Same or Similar Multi-Color Background | Basic-shaped object Simple-shaped object Compound-shaped object Complex-shaped object Group Shot |
| Special Case: | Transparent Subject, Translucent Subject, Blurry Background |
