The above was done using Topaz Remask 4 and CS6. The one below with a “quick and dirty” program and less refinement on my end. In the one above, I inserted a background and blurred it in the Gaussian blur. The one below was simply an opaque, white background.
Like I said, I’ve made the decision to work at mastering the software I use in post. There are lots around, with lots of tools. Some are expensive, some ubiquitous, others less well known.
Some progress is being made. Click on them to compare if you wish to see the quality of the masking.
Topaz Remask 4 is quite remarkable.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 