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Cluttered Prop Photo

I shot the practical prop in the workshop but the background is a mess of tools and clamps and the art director needs …

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I shot the practical prop in the workshop but the background is a mess of tools and clamps and the art director needs a clean object on a neutral grey for a concept comp this afternoon. I'm new to doing clean cut-outs under a tight deadline and I'm nervous about losing the little nicks that give the prop character. Tell me whether I should batch a quick edge mask or spend an hour hand-refining edge hair and welds, and where I must not simplify detail.
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Prop photographed on cluttered bench; concept comp due today

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