Cut out the Background w/

InDesign 2.0 & CS

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1. Draw around the part of the image you would like to remain on your page with the tool. To make it easier to see, set the stroke to black and 1pt. This can be changed later. In this example, the outline of the football player was selected by clicking the pen tool to follow the shape of the body. This step can take time. Make sure the beginning connecting point is brought back to the end point.

2. After drawing the shape, with the direct selection tool (white arrow) select your Picture Placer image and go to the Edit menu to Cut.

5. After the image is in your shape, you can move the photo around inside the shape by using the direct selection tool (white arrow). It will appear as a hand when passing over the top of the image.

6. To add extra fl are to the image, use the drop shadow effect. Select your im-age with your direct selection tool, go to Object > Drop Shadow. If you do not like the effect , go to the Edit Menu > Undo Drop Shadow.

3. Using the direct selection tool (white arrow), select the outline of the body and go to Edit > Paste Into. The image will appear in the shape.

4. After this is done, the stroke around the path can be set to 0pt in the stroke palette.

After placing your image on the page using Picture Placer, use this fun effect to create a cut out background.

Remember to use your selection tool (black arrow) to move the

photograph on the page, not the direct selection tool.

5. After the image is in your shape, you can move the photo around inside the shape by using the direct selection tool (white arrow). It will appear as a hand when passing over the top of the

6. To add extra fl are to the image, use the drop shadow effect. Select your im-age with your direct selection tool, go to Object > Drop Shadow. If you do not like the effect , go to the Edit Menu >