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06/07/2012 11:32:40 AM · #1 |
After reading the rules and asking some members, I'm still confused on converting to B&W in terms of the minimal rule set. The rules states:
you may fully desaturate your image using your editing software’s “desaturate,” “convert to grayscale” or equivalent function. Customizable tools are not allowed.
In Aperture, is it safe to assumed I can slide Enhance -> Saturation -> "All the way to the left" to create my B&W? How would I go about doing this otherwise to say within the rules?
As someone who's always bitching about the lack of minimal, I'd really hate not to enter because of this oversight.
CS
Message edited by author 2012-06-07 11:46:03. |
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06/07/2012 11:35:28 AM · #2 |
| yes, you just cant selectively desaturate one or two colors, you have to desaturate them all. |
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06/07/2012 12:10:41 PM · #3 |
| yeah, i don't think a B&W filter would qualify since it's a filter, but going into the color/saturation and either selecting a "monochrome/greyscale" option or sliding the saturation all the way 'off' are perfectly valid options. |
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06/07/2012 01:27:34 PM · #4 |
| What about in PSCS4? You can not use layers for any purpose. So how do you convert to BW without a layer? |
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06/07/2012 01:30:52 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by chazoe:
What about in PSCS4? You can not use layers for any purpose. So how do you convert to BW without a layer? |
the old fashioned way.
destructvely. i'm at work so i cant give you the exact spot its in.
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06/07/2012 01:32:15 PM · #6 |
| If you guys can't tell my PS skills are akin to hunting and pecking. I just mess with layers and sliders until it looks good. |
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06/07/2012 01:32:59 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by chazoe:
What about in PSCS4? You can not use layers for any purpose. So how do you convert to BW without a layer? |
Either of these menu commands will work:
â€Â˘ Image > Mode > Grayscale
â€Â˘ Image > Adjust > Desaturate |
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06/07/2012 01:36:37 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by chazoe:
What about in PSCS4? You can not use layers for any purpose. So how do you convert to BW without a layer? |
Either of these menu commands will work:
â€Â˘ Image > Mode > Grayscale
â€Â˘ Image > Adjust > Desaturate |
Thanks a lot.
I keep telling myself I'm gonna start studying PS more but between family, work, and summer activities I barely have enough time to shoot. Learn as you go I guess. |
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06/07/2012 01:41:26 PM · #9 |
Don't forget that most cameras these days have a B&W mode. You can even shoot in RAW + JPEG and use built-in or physical color filters to adjust B&W tones for a dark sky or leaves that pop and still have access to the full color RAW original.
Message edited by author 2012-06-07 13:42:04. |
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06/07/2012 01:43:24 PM · #10 |
why don't you use something like lightroom instead them. its much more user friendly for casual edits than photoshop is.
Message edited by author 2012-06-07 13:43:32. |
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06/07/2012 01:47:18 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by mike_311:
why don't you use something like lightroom instead them. its much more user friendly for casual edits than photoshop is. |
I have heard that from several people. I am going to do just that when I get a few extra bucks in my pocket. |
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