How to Cut Out a Render in Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is a useful tool for creating mixed media art projects. The program includes a large number of filter options for creating or altering graphic art. Filters can be difficult to edit after application however because they are tied to the content they are applied to. Photoshop's "Smart Object" feature allows you to apply editable filters that also include tools that let you determine exactly where on your canvas a filter will show up.
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Instructions
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Launch Photoshop. Select "File > New" from the menu to create a new document. Designate your desired file size and profile and click "OK."
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Unlock your background layer by pulling up the "Layers" palette and double-clicking on the layer.
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Convert the unlocked layer to a "Smart Object" by selecting "Layer > Smart Objects > Convert To Smart Object."
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Add your render by selecting "Filter > Render" and selecting your desired render filter. The render will appear with a white layer mask to the left of it beneath the main layer icon in the "Layers" palette. Click on the white layer mask.
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Create a selection in the shape of the portion of the render you would like to cut out using one of Photoshop's selection tools ("Rectangular Marquee," "Lasso," etc.).
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Select "Edit > Fill" from the menu and set the "Use" menu to "Black." Make sure the blending mode is set to "Normal" and click "OK." The portion of your render inside your selection will be cut out. Select "File > Save As" from the menu to save your work.
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