The practice file that we’ll be using is perfect for creating an out of bounds effect because it has a background area that can be removed, and it also indicates motion. Removing some of the background will cause the dog to pop-out of the frame, and a photo that captures motion gives a reason for the subject or object to exit the frame. A photo of a bouncing ball, a runner, cyclist, birds in flight, and a speeding car are just a few examples of what suggests motion. If you don’t like where the frame is placed for this effect and want to move it you can use the Move tool to click on the stroke and drag the rectangle to where you think is best. When necessary, zoom in with the Zoom tool. You can click on the small arrow in the Options bar that opens the Brush Preset Picker to change your brush if you want or change its size. You can also change the brush size in the same way that you changed the size of the eraser tool; by pressing the right or left brackets. If you make a mistake by accidentally painting where you didn’t want to, press X to make the foreground color white and paint where you want to erase. Press X again to return the foreground color to black and continue working.
