NEW! Remove ANYTHING in Photoshop with AI and Generative Fill

SharkPixel
23 May 202313:50

TLDRChristy from Shark Pixel introduces a groundbreaking new feature in Adobe Photoshop's beta version 24.6, which integrates AI technology to facilitate the removal of objects from images. The generative AI and Firefly technology allow for a seamless and improved process compared to traditional methods. Users can select an object using any selection tool, such as the lasso tool, and then use the generative fill option, which uploads the image to the cloud for processing. This feature provides three different variations for the user to choose from, ensuring a high-quality result. The video demonstrates the effectiveness of this tool on various images, including a challenging one with a shallow depth of field. The feature is still in beta and users are encouraged to provide feedback on the results. The summary also highlights other new features in the Adobe Photoshop announcement and invites viewers to explore more in a series of videos released by Christy.

Takeaways

  • 🎉 Adobe has announced new features for Photoshop, including AI technology integration.
  • 📥 To use the new features, users must download Photoshop Beta version 24.6 from the Creative Cloud app.
  • 🛠️ The new Generative AI and Firefly technology simplifies the process of removing objects from images.
  • 🧰 Selection tools like the Lasso can be used to select the object you want to remove.
  • ☁️ Generative Fill uses AI in the cloud to process the image and provide seamless results.
  • 🌐 An internet connection is required to use the Generative Fill feature.
  • 🔄 Photoshop provides multiple suggestions or variations for the fix, which can be cycled through using arrow keys.
  • 📈 The feature works well even with complex images, including those with a shallow depth of field.
  • 📌 Users can provide feedback on the results by choosing 'thumbs up' for good results or 'thumbs down' for poor ones.
  • 🔄 If a user is not satisfied with the results, they can choose 'generate' again for new variations.
  • 📚 The presenter also mentions an eBook with 20 Photoshop retouching tips and other videos covering additional new features.
  • 📢 The features discussed are part of a public beta and not yet available in the final release of Photoshop.

Q & A

  • What is the latest announcement from Adobe regarding Photoshop?

    -Adobe has announced the integration of AI technology within Photoshop, specifically a feature called Generative AI and Generative Fill that allows for the removal of any object in an image using AI.

  • Which version of Photoshop Beta is required to use the new AI features?

    -To use the new AI features, you need to download Photoshop Beta version 24.6, which includes all the new features mentioned in the announcement.

  • How does the Generative Fill feature differ from the traditional Content-Aware Fill?

    -While Content-Aware Fill only looks at the border of the selection to determine what to replace, Generative Fill uploads the image to the cloud, processes it there, and uses AI to provide a seamless fix for the area that needs to be removed.

  • What is the Contextual Menu Bar in Photoshop?

    -The Contextual Menu Bar is a feature in Photoshop that consolidates all the logical next steps you might take after making a selection into one place, making it easier to perform subsequent tasks.

  • Is an internet connection required to use the Generative Fill feature?

    -Yes, an internet connection is necessary for the Generative Fill feature to work, as it requires uploading the image to the cloud for processing.

  • How many variations does Photoshop provide for each fix attempt using Generative Fill?

    -Photoshop provides three different suggestions or variations for each fix attempt using Generative Fill, allowing users to choose the one that best suits their needs.

  • What should you do if you encounter a poor result while using Generative Fill?

    -If a poor result is encountered, users can provide feedback to Adobe by choosing either the 'thumbs up' for a good result or 'thumbs down' for a poor result. They can also choose to generate again for three new variations.

  • How can users stay updated with the new features announced by Adobe?

    -Users can stay updated by watching the series of videos released by Christy from Shark Pixel, liking, subscribing, and sharing the information on social media.

  • What is the process of removing an object using Generative Fill in Photoshop?

    -To remove an object, first, use a selection tool like the Lasso to make a selection around the object. Then, choose Generative Fill from the Contextual Menu Bar and click 'Generate' to receive different variations for the removal.

  • Can the Generative Fill feature handle complex images with a shallow depth of field?

    -Yes, the Generative Fill feature can handle complex images, including those with a shallow depth of field. It uses the entire image as a reference to create a seamless fix for the selected area.

  • What is the significance of the 'promptless' removal feature in the new Photoshop update?

    -The 'promptless' removal feature signifies an advancement in AI technology within Photoshop, allowing users to remove objects without providing any specific instructions or text, relying solely on the AI to determine the best course of action.

  • How can users provide feedback on the new features in the Photoshop Beta?

    -Users can provide feedback on the new features by using the 'thumbs up' or 'thumbs down' options to rate the results of their Generative Fill attempts, helping Adobe improve the feature based on user experience.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Introduction to AI Technology in Photoshop

Christy from Shark Pixel introduces the audience to the latest announcement from Adobe regarding the integration of AI technology into Photoshop. She mentions the availability of several videos that will cover different aspects of using AI in Photoshop. The focus of this video is on how to use generative AI and the generative fill feature to remove objects from images. To begin, viewers are instructed to download the Photoshop beta version 24.6 from the Creative Cloud app. Christy demonstrates the process of removing an object (shoes) from an image using the lasso tool and the new contextual menu bar in Photoshop, which simplifies the steps for filling, inverting, or feathering a selection. She then uses the generative fill option, which leverages cloud processing to provide impressive results, and emphasizes the need for an internet connection for this feature.

05:03

🔍 Exploring Variations in Object Removal

After demonstrating the removal of shoes from an image, Christy discusses the three different suggestions or variations that Photoshop provides for each fix. She shows how to cycle through these variations using the contextual menu bar or the properties window. She then tests the generative fill feature on a more challenging image with a puppy in a lavender field, and chooses her preferred variation. Christy also tests the feature on an image with a shallow depth of field to remove a puppy, and is impressed with the results. She explains that generative fill works differently from content-aware fill by using the entire image as a reference and AI to create a seamless fix. In case of unsatisfactory results, viewers can provide feedback to Adobe through a thumbs up or down option and regenerate for new variations.

10:05

📚 Additional Resources and Final Test

Christy reminds viewers to watch the other videos in the series for more information on the new features announced by Adobe. She encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and comment on their favorite feature from the beta release. She then conducts a final test by selecting a ball and its reflection and using generative fill to see the results. After receiving new variations, she expresses satisfaction with the results, especially with how the reflection was incorporated and fixed. Christy attempts to remove a woman from an image while keeping the moon, successfully demonstrating the promptless removal feature of generative AI and generative fill. She concludes by expressing excitement about the new Photoshop features and encourages sharing the information on social media. She also promotes her ebook on Photoshop retouching tips and teases more features to be discussed in other videos.

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Keywords

💡Photoshop

Photoshop is a widely-used image editing software developed by Adobe Inc. It is known for its powerful tools that allow users to manipulate and enhance digital images. In the video, it is the platform where AI technology is being integrated to improve the process of removing objects from images.

💡AI technology

AI technology, or Artificial Intelligence, refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. In this context, AI is used to enhance the generative fill feature in Photoshop, making the process of removing objects from images more efficient and accurate.

💡Generative AI

Generative AI is a subset of AI that involves creating new content, such as images, based on existing data. In the video, generative AI is used to intelligently fill in the areas of an image from which objects have been removed, providing seamless results.

💡Generative Fill

Generative Fill is a feature in Photoshop that uses AI to fill selected areas with content that is contextually relevant and visually coherent with the surrounding image. It is showcased in the video as a powerful tool for removing unwanted objects from images.

💡Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Creative Cloud is a subscription service from Adobe that gives users access to a collection of software for video editing, web development, and design. In the script, it is mentioned as the place where users can find and download the Photoshop beta version with the new AI features.

💡Content-Aware Fill

Content-Aware Fill is an older feature in Photoshop that automatically fills selected areas with content that matches the surrounding area. It is mentioned in the video to highlight the improvements that generative AI brings to the process of filling in areas after object removal.

💡Lasso Tool

The Lasso Tool in Photoshop is a selection tool that allows users to make freehand selections. It is used in the video to select the objects that the presenter wants to remove from the images.

💡Contextual Menu Bar

The Contextual Menu Bar in Photoshop is a user interface feature that provides options and tools relevant to the current task or selection. It is used in the video to access the generative fill feature and other related options.

💡Beta version

A beta version of a software is a pre-release version that is shared with users for testing and feedback before the official release. In the video, the presenter discusses the features of the Photoshop beta version 24.6, which includes the new AI enhancements.

💡Cloud processing

Cloud processing refers to the use of remote servers on the internet to process data, rather than a local computer. In the context of the video, when generative fill is used, the image is sent to the cloud where AI processes it and returns the results.

💡Depth of field

Depth of field is a photographic term that describes the distance between the nearest and farthest objects in a scene that are in acceptably sharp focus. The video discusses the challenge of removing objects from images with a shallow depth of field using the new AI features in Photoshop.

Highlights

Adobe has announced a new feature in Photoshop that integrates AI technology for image editing.

Photoshop's beta version 24.6 includes the new AI features and is available for download via the Creative Cloud app.

The Generative AI and Firefly technology allows for the seamless removal of objects in images using the Generative Fill tool.

To use Generative Fill, users need to make a selection of the object they want to remove using a selection tool like the Lasso tool.

Photoshop introduces a contextual menu bar that consolidates logical next steps after making a selection.

The contextual menu bar can be pinned to a location on the screen to avoid it getting in the way during editing.

Generative Fill uses cloud processing to analyze the entire image and provide three different suggestions for the best fix.

Users can cycle through the suggested variations using the contextual menu bar or the properties window.

The Generative Fill feature requires an internet connection to function.

In a demonstration, the presenter removes shoes from an image with impressive results using Generative Fill.

The feature was tested on a more complex image with a shallow depth of field, showing its ability to handle challenging edits.

The presenter chose one of the variations provided by Generative Fill as the preferred result for the image edit.

Generative Fill was also used to remove a puppy from an image, demonstrating its effectiveness on different subjects.

The feature provides an option for users to give feedback on the results by choosing 'thumbs up' for good results or 'thumbs down' for poor ones.

If a user is not satisfied with the initial results, they can choose to generate new variations.

The presenter tested the feature by attempting to remove a ball and its reflection from an image, showcasing the tool's ability to handle reflections.

In a more complex example, the presenter tried to remove a woman from an image while keeping the moon intact, demonstrating the tool's advanced capabilities.

The Generative AI and Generative Fill features are part of the public beta and not yet available in the stable release of Photoshop.

The presenter encourages viewers to share the information about the new features on social media to spread the word about the upcoming enhancements to Photoshop.