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 01/28/2003 09:42:42 AM · #1
Can anyone tell me how to convert a picture to sepia tones using PS 6.0?
I have yet to find out how, but I'm sure it must be possible. For now I use ACDSee but I would rather not have to switch programs to do it.

Thanks in advance.
 01/28/2003 10:01:32 AM · #2
Hi Mariomel,

For a simple sepia tone in Photoshop, I usually create a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer and slide the saturation slider nearly all the way to the left. And play around with the Hue slider to get the tone you are after. Then just fine tune by adjusting the sliders.

The advantage of using an adjustment layer as opposed to applying the adjustment directly to the photo is that you don't damage the photo as it is on its own later and you can also readjust the adjustment layer at any future time.

Hope it helps

Kiwi
 01/28/2003 10:05:36 AM · #3
On a b&w image you can use the colourize function of the hue/saturation/lightness controls. I think it lives under image->adjustment on the menu.

I think the 'proper' way is to use the duotone controls under the image->mode menu.
 01/28/2003 10:20:59 AM · #4
Yeah, I think duotones are the best way to go. I usually use the channel mixer in monochrome mode to strip the color info. Then I use curves to achieve the contrast, luminance that I want.

Then, I convert to grayscale, and then duotone. In the duotone window, you can select from dozens of different duotone/tritone/quadtone presets. A few of those presets are what could be described as sepia.

I usually try to keep the sepia-toning kind of subtle, as I think too much orange/brown looks kinda fake and distracting.

This is the method I used on my People entry, "Small Wonder". While the photo didn't do well, I think it's a pleasant sepia-tone.

Originally posted by JamieWillmott:
On a b&w image you can use the colourize function of the hue/saturation/lightness controls. I think it lives under image->adjustment on the menu.

I think the 'proper' way is to use the duotone controls under the image->mode menu.
 01/28/2003 10:47:27 AM · #5
I just wrote a tutorial on this subject and sent it to Drew over the weekend... Maybe it will come online soon :)
 01/28/2003 11:04:13 AM · #6
You might also want to check out this thread.
 01/28/2003 11:07:40 AM · #7
I used the adjustment layer (Hue/Saturation) in this photo: //www.pbase.com/image/11470515

01/28/2003 12:15:28 PM · #8
Thank you all for your help. I think the duotone option is the one that work for me.

John, I look forward to your tutorial.
Jeff, thanks for the link to the previous thread. Gordon's comments are great, and that link is exactly what I was looking for.

Once again, just goes to prove that you can get ALL the answers here at DPC.

Thanks again.
 01/28/2003 02:25:40 PM · #9
I can't recall if it existed in PS6 or not, but in Photoshop 7, just open "actions" and choose "Sepia Toning." It's a pre-set action that's as simply as clicking a button for this effect!
 01/28/2003 07:56:35 PM · #10
Originally posted by alansfreed:
I can't recall if it existed in PS6 or not, but in Photoshop 7, just open "actions" and choose "Sepia Toning." It's a pre-set action that's as simply as clicking a button for this effect!


In fact, I checked in PS6 and there is an action for conversion to sepia toning. Somehow, I never thought to look there.

Thanks.
 01/28/2003 08:49:45 PM · #11
I had very good results for sepia toning by first creating a pleasing black and white from my color photo by using the channel mixer then applying the sepia action in PS and then desaturating the color a little bit to keep it more natural looking.

T
 01/29/2003 12:08:17 PM · #12
Speaking of Sepia Tone - There are some very nice sepia portraits of NFL players in the December 9th issue of Sports Illustrated by Walter Iooss. Maybe they are on some web site somewhere. I almost stole the issue from the auto body shop table today.
 01/29/2003 02:50:43 PM · #13
As an example of the extremes to which this technique can be used (or abused), my recent entry Golden Gate is a Tri-Tone, using Black, Cyan and Yellow.
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