Quick Mask Mode in PS

[imported_just_me]

Ok. I'm getting aggrivated. I'm trying to use Edit in Quick Mask Mode to select a subject, invert the selection, then blur the background. The last time I used this method, it worked perfectly. NOW, when I'm trying to do it, it's selecting the whole freakin image (when I go from Edit in QMM to Edit in Standard Mode) instead of what I highlighted in Edit in QMM. I'm ready to kick this computer!

[BlackOut]

Make sure the layer is not locked
The image is RGB + 8Bit

[imported_just_me]

Yeah, the layer isn't locked and is RGB. I'm not sure about the 8Bit part though... Where can I check that?

[spirit]

Image>Adjustments> there somewhere is it, good luck!

Where it is can pretend a little on wich version you have, In photoshop CS 1 is it there btw..

[toasted]

I have CS 2 8) but not atm, tuesday after easter i get that comp back, is it many changes between cs1 and 2?

[spirit]

I had CS 2.. Its only some small changes.. I dont remember but i think it was some filters and brushes...

I like CS 1 better..

[toasted]

okay, I remember we had photoshop 7 in the beginning of atumn it had some real 3d rendering and if i dont remember wrong (or havent found it in cs2) a function to make your selection 1-2px bigger or smaller..

[Ferali]

Ok. I'm getting aggrivated. I'm trying to use Edit in Quick Mask Mode to select a subject, invert the selection, then blur the background. The last time I used this method, it worked perfectly. NOW, when I'm trying to do it, it's selecting the whole freakin image (when I go from Edit in QMM to Edit in Standard Mode) instead of what I highlighted in Edit in QMM. I'm ready to kick this computer!

Rightclick your selection and click 'select inverse'

[spirit]

Yes the 3d function is gone in both CS1 and CS2..

[toasted]

yah, i know. but how about the 'make 1px bigger' selection?