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01/31/2006 07:26:38 PM · #26 |
Using a combo of a Hue/Sat layer underneath a Channel Mixer layer can create some nice results, too.
Also, a Color Channel Mixer underneath a Monochrome color mixer. Rearranging colors before entering into the Monochrome phase can make things a bit easier.
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01/31/2006 07:44:11 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by front_element:
Originally posted by Joey Lawrence:
I've been playing around with it and setting the bottom H/S layer to overlay gives some interesting results as well, especially for black and white images. |
Nice idea Joey - I hadn't tried changing the bottom layer mode before!
It offers even more options for this conversion method. |
I have just took and played with a picture using this method, except the color mode layer not fully desaturated.
Other processing included levels, selective color, dodge and burn, ect. |
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01/31/2006 08:15:35 PM · #28 |
That hue/sat layer technique is really nice. I gave it a shot on this photo:
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01/31/2006 08:21:29 PM · #29 |
| Definitely blue channel. I love the way it gives depth and definition to the dark areas without going all black and loosing detail. (I use red for lightening, blue for darkening normally - green for balance if needed) |
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01/31/2006 08:33:01 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by MadMan2k:
That hue/sat layer technique is really nice. I gave it a shot on this photo:
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Nice. The tonal range is excellent. |
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02/02/2006 08:49:19 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by front_element:
Originally posted by faidoi:
Depends on the picture. Each individual picture may need a different post-processing. |
A very powerful way to convert to Monochrome is to use two Hue/Saturation layers in Photoshop:
1. Create new H/S layer
2. Set mode to 'color'
3. Set saturation to '0'
4. Create another H/S layer
5. Ensure it in 'underneath' the first H/S layer
6. Open the 'bottom, H/S and adjust the hue slider to alter and accentuate the tones of the image.
It's worth noting that this method would fall foul of the 'basic' editing rules (if I understand them correctly) as it uses a layer set to other than 'normal' |
wow. I tried this method today. FANTASTIC results. thank you very much for sharing this!
Message edited by author 2006-02-02 20:56:45.
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02/02/2006 09:21:40 PM · #32 |
The dual H/S channel method (at least I think this is what you're talking about) can be found at:
//raymondshay.com/tutorials/ColorToBW/index.htm
I found that reading a thread here, but can't remember which one. Seems to be very effective!
Message edited by author 2006-02-02 21:55:58. |
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02/02/2006 09:49:41 PM · #33 |
| Fantastic information! I was just in the process of converting files to bw just by adjusting the saturation and decided to take a look to see what my scores were doing and if there were any interesting conversations... I'm glad I checked! Thanks for the info. |
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02/02/2006 10:15:45 PM · #34 |
Oh hell, been trying ro resist this for days...
My favorite channel for B&W is AMC - American Movie Classic. Turner Classic Movies isn't bad either...
OK, sorry... I got obsessed.
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02/02/2006 10:29:33 PM · #35 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Oh hell, been trying ro resist this for days...
My favorite channel for B&W is AMC - American Movie Classic. Turner Classic Movies isn't bad either...
OK, sorry... I got obsessed. |
I think Turner was among the pioneers in colorizing old B&W movies : ( |
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02/03/2006 09:30:19 PM · #36 |
| Green with a touch of red... it boosts the contrast in general. I think its close to an yellow filter effect. |
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