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Post by Tpgettys on Jun 22, 2024 14:55:21 GMT
I have a short tutorial that I'd like to share with you today (just 3 1/2 minutes!) It starts with a black & white image and adds a color splash, for an understated but dramatic effect! The central idea is that since the image is black & white, you will apply a false-colorization to an object in the image, allowing the shades of gray to dictate the shades of the color.
I have summarized the essential steps below, but there are some interesting and informative considerations in the video, 1. Find a black & white image that you find interesting (or desaturate a color image by pressing Shift+Ctrl+U) 2. Pick out an object to apply a splash of color to and select it using the Quick Selection Tool 3. Once you are satisfied with the selection, we are going to put the selection on its own layer with a layer mask. To do this, activate any of the selection tools and click the Refine Edge button, then go down to Output To: and select the New Layer with Layer Mask option from the drop-down menu.
4. To colorize your selection click Layer | New Adjustment Layer | Hue/Saturation...
In the dialog that pops up, check the box labeled Use Previous Layer to Create Clipping Mask, then click OK
5. In the Hue/Saturation dialog, click the Colorize box, then use the Hue, Saturation and Brightness sliders to get the color as you like it That's it! Despite its simplicity I find this effect compelling, and I am looking forward to seeing how you apply it!
N.B. The secret sauce of this technique is in steps 4 and 5, so pay especial attention to them! (Original image from Pixabay)
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Post by hmca on Jun 22, 2024 19:32:59 GMT
Always a fun effect, Tom. Here are my two tries for today.   |
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Post by Tpgettys on Jun 22, 2024 23:15:48 GMT
Perfect examples of this technique Helen, thanks for sharing them with us!
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Post by Lillias on Jun 23, 2024 18:11:31 GMT
Image from Pixabay  |
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Post by kdcintx on Jun 23, 2024 20:20:48 GMT
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Post by Jim on Jun 24, 2024 0:28:33 GMT
Pixabay vases. Our roses.  |
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Post by tonyw on Jun 24, 2024 20:17:12 GMT
Nice and simple but effective technique. Had to use one of my recent Mountie pics and used the original red jacket selection instead of a hue/saturation adjustment layer  Tony |
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Post by hmca on Jun 25, 2024 16:35:46 GMT
It's fun to look for images to try this out on......  |
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Post by tonyw on Jun 25, 2024 19:21:26 GMT
I changed the Blend Mode of the Hue/Saturation Layer to Color Burn which added a bit more contrast to the colorized layer. The original was a Julia Butterfly (orange) from filess.  Tony |
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Post by PeteB on Jun 26, 2024 0:40:53 GMT
I did not follow the tutorial. This was taken in early Spring and the tree was in full bloom. I converted the image to b&w and masked out the tree. Added a dark vignette to help with the splash of color.  |
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Post by Tpgettys on Jun 26, 2024 3:13:15 GMT
I get what you are saying Pete, and like the result you obtained. I do like the constrains of the tutorial though, as the monochromatic color makes me think of the false coloring they used to do to old black & white photographs. Helen's hat is a wonderful example, I think.
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Post by Tpgettys on Jun 26, 2024 3:17:07 GMT
Pixabay vases. Our roses. Really lovely flowers Jim, and an excellent application of this technique! Using it twice with different shades was an inspiration. My reaction was that the second flower distracts from the elegant, soft beauty of the red one though; just one man's opinion! |
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Post by Tpgettys on Jun 26, 2024 3:43:20 GMT
I thought I'd try it once more myself. I think now I should have included the hat in the selection.
(image from Pixabay)
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Post by Jim on Jun 26, 2024 7:23:43 GMT
Using it twice with different shades was an inspiration. My reaction was that the second flower distracts from the elegant, soft beauty of the red one though; just one man's opinion! Thanks, Tom. I had that same thought as I worked on it. At first I liked the idea of leaving them both the same pale yellow color but then got intrigued with perhaps using two colors. In the end, I finally decided to change the larger flower to a somewhat bolder pinkish color since it was the most dominant rose thinking that way the smaller, yellow flower wouldn't be very distracting. So I appreciate your reaction and also for giving us this useful tut'. |
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Post by Jim on Jun 26, 2024 7:25:13 GMT
I changed the Blend Mode of the Hue/Saturation Layer to Color Burn which added a bit more contrast to the colorized layer. It came out great, Tony. |
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