Dropping out pixels that match between layers

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Eric_Puidokas
Aug 3, 2006
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Is there an easy way to drop out pixels that match exactly between two layers?

Here’s a graphic example of what I would like to do:
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Ben_Weiss
Aug 3, 2006
Sure. Compute the difference between the two images (using the "Difference" apply mode), then use the Magic Wand with Contiguous unchecked, threshold zero, on a black pixel. This will give you exactly the selection of the area to be dropped out. From there you can put your image on a layer, load this selection, and delete.

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Eric_Puidokas
Aug 3, 2006
exactly what i’ve been looking for. thanks a ton 🙂

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