OFFEO Tutorial - 5 Ways to Make Your Images Pop (Remove Background Tool)

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21 Jul 202111:24

TLDRThis OFFEO tutorial demonstrates five creative ways to make your images stand out using the Remove Background tool. It covers techniques like adding abstract shapes for a dynamic design, creating a 3D out-of-bound effect, and simulating depth of field. The tutorial also shows how to position text behind the main subject and use thumb-stopping video templates. These tips, combined with the use of background shadows and color adjustments, help create professional and visually engaging designs. The video encourages viewers to experiment and enhance their creativity.

Takeaways

  • 📷 Use OFFEO's 'Remove Background' tool to highlight your subject and add dynamism to your designs.
  • 🎨 Add abstract shapes and frames behind your subject to enhance creativity and playfulness.
  • 🔲 Use a mask, like a round shape, to create an out-of-bound (3D) effect, bringing depth to your image.
  • 🌿 Insert graphics such as leaves or other elements to fill and enhance the background.
  • 🖌️ Adjust the color and hue of images to match the overall design style.
  • 🟪 Duplicate shapes and place them strategically to build a visually appealing background.
  • 🖼️ Experiment with background colors to improve the overall aesthetic of your design.
  • 🖋️ Add text and logos to finalize your design, making sure all elements fit cohesively.
  • 🌹 Apply the out-of-bound technique with a flower or other objects by using layers and background removal.
  • 📱 Create a depth-of-field effect by blurring the background and using shadow effects for realism.

Q & A

  • What is the main tool used in OFFEO to make images pop?

    -The main tool used in OFFEO to make images pop is the 'Remove Background' tool.

  • Why should you choose an image with a clear subject and a clean background?

    -Choosing an image with a clear subject and a clean background makes it easier to remove the background and bring focus to the primary subject.

  • What is the purpose of adding abstract shapes behind the subject?

    -Adding abstract shapes behind the subject creates dynamism and playfulness in the design.

  • How can you create an out-of-bound effect in OFFEO?

    -To create an out-of-bound effect, you insert a round mask, replace the image inside the mask, and match it to the subject. Adjust the placement and use the crop tool to remove unwanted areas.

  • How can adding a blur effect enhance the depth of a design?

    -Adding a blur effect to the background can create a depth of field effect, making the image look more professionally taken and drawing more attention to the subject.

  • What should you do after removing the background of an image layer?

    -After removing the background of an image layer, resize and reposition it, and consider adding additional design elements like shadows or text to enhance the composition.

  • How can shadows improve the overall design in OFFEO?

    -Adding a subtle ground shadow can make the subject appear more natural and grounded, improving the overall visual appeal.

  • What is a 'thumb-stopping' video in the context of OFFEO?

    -'Thumb-stopping' videos refer to engaging and visually appealing videos that grab viewers' attention quickly, often by using eye-catching templates and designs.

  • What is the purpose of duplicating image layers in some design methods?

    -Duplicating image layers allows you to use one version as a background and another for focus, often applying different effects like background removal or blurring to create contrast and emphasis.

  • How do you add text behind the subject in OFFEO?

    -To add text behind the subject, duplicate the subject layer, remove the background from one, and then add the text layers between the background and the subject to achieve the desired effect.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Dynamic Image Editing with Abstract Shapes

This section introduces the use of Opheo to create visually compelling images by removing the background and adding abstract shapes. The process begins with uploading an image, removing the background to highlight the subject, and repositioning the image. Designers can add shapes from the graphics tab to the background for dynamic effects. Techniques like cropping, grouping layers, adjusting colors, and scattering graphic elements (e.g., leaves) are covered to enhance the image's overall design, culminating in adding text and logos.

05:00

🌹 Creating an Out-of-Bounds Effect with Masks

This part focuses on applying the 'out-of-bounds' or 3D effect, using an image of a pink rose as an example. It demonstrates how to insert a mask (in this case, a letter 'R'), replace the mask image with the subject, and adjust its placement. The guide layer is used to align the image for the effect, and the background is removed. Techniques such as cropping, shadow addition, and background color changes are used to complete the effect, resulting in a visually popping design.

10:00

📸 Simulating Depth of Field in Your Designs

This section explains how to create a depth of field effect, making an image look professionally photographed. The image is duplicated, with one layer serving as the background and the other as the focal point. The background of the top layer is removed, followed by resizing and positioning of both layers. A blur effect is applied to the background, while a subtle ground shadow is added to the top layer for realism. The final step involves adding text, bringing the design to life.

🍔 Designing Thumb-Stopping Videos

This paragraph covers the creation of attention-grabbing, thumb-stopping videos using pre-made templates. The process involves selecting a template, replacing the background image, and resizing the subject (in this case, a burger) to fit the design. By removing the background of the second instance of the image and matching it with the original, ground shadows are added for visual depth. The final steps involve editing the text and making final adjustments to complete the video design.

✍️ Adding Text Behind the Main Subject

The final section discusses placing text behind a subject in the design. It begins with adding an image, duplicating it, and removing the background from one of the layers. The duplicated layers are aligned, and the non-background layer is locked in place to avoid disruption. Text is then added behind the subject to create a polished, professional look. This technique offers a creative way to elevate your designs using simple yet effective layering and text placement.

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Keywords

💡Remove Background Tool

The Remove Background Tool is a feature in OFFEO that allows users to delete the background of an image, focusing on the main subject. In the video, it is the primary tool used to make images 'pop' by removing distractions and creating new design opportunities.

💡Abstract Shapes

Abstract shapes refer to the graphical elements used in the design to create dynamism and add playfulness. These shapes are placed behind the subject to give the design a more engaging look, as explained in the video during the section on adding depth to the image.

💡Out-of-bound Effect

The out-of-bound effect is a design technique used to make a subject appear as though it is coming out of the frame, creating a 3D illusion. In the video, this effect is demonstrated using a rose and a letter mask to make the rose look as if it’s emerging from the background.

💡Mask Layer

A mask layer is a design tool that allows specific parts of an image to be visible while hiding others. In the video, the mask layer is used to position and edit the subject, like the rose in the out-of-bound effect, giving designers more control over how the subject interacts with other elements.

💡Graphics Tab

The Graphics Tab is part of OFFEO’s interface, where users can find and select different graphic elements like abstract shapes or images. In the video, users are instructed to navigate to this tab to choose elements that will enhance the background or foreground of their designs.

💡Ground Shadow

A ground shadow is a subtle shadow effect added beneath a subject to make it appear more natural and grounded in the design. In the video, this technique is used to enhance the realism of a floating subject after the background is removed.

💡Blur Effect

The blur effect is used to make the background appear out of focus, simulating depth of field, and drawing attention to the subject. In the video, this effect is applied after duplicating the image layer to create a professional, camera-like focus.

💡Thumb Stopping Videos

Thumb stopping videos refer to engaging videos designed to catch the viewer’s attention and make them stop scrolling. The video describes how to create such videos by using eye-catching elements like a removed background or a well-positioned subject, such as the example of the burger image.

💡Text Behind Subject

Placing text behind the subject is a design technique where the subject overlaps the text, creating a layered effect. In the video, this is demonstrated by locking the subject layer in place while adding text behind it, which helps in creating a modern and clean design.

💡Designer Templates

Designer templates are pre-made designs in OFFEO that users can customize to fit their needs. The video explains how to select and edit these templates to create engaging content quickly, including replacing images and editing text to match the user’s vision.

Highlights

Introduction to five ways to make your images pop using OFFEO's Remove Background tool.

Using abstract shapes and frames behind the subject adds dynamism and playfulness to the design.

The Remove Background tool helps focus on the primary subject and opens up new design possibilities.

Resize and reposition the image to set the stage for further edits and creative exploration.

Adding shapes in the background creates an eye-catching contrast for the subject.

Creating an out-of-bounds effect adds depth and an illusion of 3D to the design.

Using a round mask, replace the image inside to achieve a seamless integration of the subject.

Grouping image layers allows for easier management and better design control.

Use color adjustments to enhance the vibrancy and match the design’s theme.

Adding graphic elements like leaves and abstract shapes makes the background more engaging.

Inserting a mask layer and adjusting it with a guide layer creates professional out-of-bound effects.

Blur effects on background layers simulate a depth of field for a more professional look.

Thumb-stopping videos are created by applying the Remove Background tool and ground shadow effects.

Text can be placed behind the subject by duplicating the layer and removing the background.

Final touch-ups with text and logo placement complete the design and give it a polished look.