As above, anybody care to show the techniques and tips to produce a B&W image using Photoshop CS2. Thanks
As above, anybody care to show the techniques and tips to produce a B&W image using Photoshop CS2. Thanks
There are several methods; from simple to complex. Each yields different look and mood. Which level (beginner or advanced) do you wish to learn?
Would love to have it simple yet comprehensive... how about beginner's for a start? Thanks
hmm.. i hope i'm not asking too much, but is there a step by step procedure how to go about executing the steps? Thank you very much..
Simple steps!
Here u go:
a. Goto the menu bar and click on "Image" -> "Adjustments" -> "Hue/Saturation"
b. U will get a dialog box. Drag the "Saturation" slider all the way to the right
c. There u get ur B&W photo
Note: this step will change ur image directly and does not allow changes later on.
To be able to make changes later, go to the Layer's palate, click on the adjustment layer icon and click on Hue/Saturation. In this way, u can create a new layer of B&W which u can change it later or hide to see the different effect.
Snapperz,
Method #2 - Channel Mixer. Fairly easy and straightforward to use. Lots of leeway in range of controls.
Open file GTP>IMAGE>ADJUSTMENTS>CHANNEL MIXER>MONOCHROME box at bottom>Adjust each channle as desired.
Snapperz,
Using the Curves box:
>control key and 'M' on your keyboard, or >IMAGE>ADJUSTMENTS>CURVES
then
select each Red, Green or Blue CHANNEL and then click on a point along the diagonal line you see in the control box. Move it around and see the effect it has on the picture.
Adjust each R, G and/or B channel till you get the effect/result you like.
Using the Colour Balance Box:
GTP>ADJUSTMENTS>COLOUR BALANCE. Under 'Tone Balance', click 'Shadows'. Next, play with the sliding controls till you get the effect/results you want.
Hope this helps.
You're absolutely correct!
I was just eloborating on the possible steps that could be used.
Personally eventhough the desat method is limiting, I use it in conjunction with the colour balance to achieve different tonal densities and, well, tones withing the selinium or sepia range.
I'm still very new at all this so it's very much a journey of discovery for me as well.
I read those method in some US or UK consumer photo magazine.
Sigh ... I wished and I wished.
I totally miss selinium toned prints on Rekod Rapid and Portiga Rapid.
But how do you achieve a "true" B&W file in digital since we have no silver hallide to play with?
Noted. But what do the real 'sifus' do to achieve a true B&W digital file?
Could you share your workflow please or could you share a link to what steps to take?
Noted. But what do the real 'sifus' do to achieve a true B&W digital file?
Could you share your workflow please or could you share a link to what steps to take?