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10/14/2008 11:20:22 PM · #1 |
| What characterises them (technically) and how do YOU achieve them in photoshop? |
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10/15/2008 12:47:32 AM · #2 |
| I don't use/make them that often, but they are usually made by de-saturating brighter colors -- try using Hue/Saturation/Brightness as an Adjustment Layer. |
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10/15/2008 03:05:50 AM · #3 |
| I've used this a lot and I'm really not able to get the pastels that people achieve... I might find some examples and PM a few people. |
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10/15/2008 03:19:20 AM · #4 |
| Not exactly pastel, but subdued - make a B&W layer and reduce the opacity. |
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10/15/2008 05:14:52 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Melethia:
Not exactly pastel, but subdued - make a B&W layer and reduce the opacity. |
Melethia, I love you! I've wondered how to get that effect but never got around to asking. And, for once, an extremely simple PS technique that even *I* can do! :D |
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10/15/2008 05:39:02 AM · #6 |
Just keep in mind that if you want to use this for Basic editing, make sure you use an adjustment layer, not a duplicate layer. The adjustment layer can be CS3's B&W layer, a gradient layer, or a hue/sat layer, for instance. It's one of my favorite editing steps - I really kinda like the subdued look in a lot of cases. I'm trying to learn to oversaturate color, but I just can't quite get there.... :-)
And you're welcome. It's kind of like partially desaturating an image but to me gives it a bit more contrast to use the B&W layer then reduce that. Not sure why. |
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