Post by Tom on Jun 15, 2024 20:13:16 GMT -8
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,
which you can view here: Easy Color Splash Accent!
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)
