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(K=6692) - Comment Date 9/1/2004
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I make a new layer with the image, go into the channels palette, then copy the red, green, and blue layers into a new PSD document in individual layers, then I'll make the best looking one a base and mix the other 2 on top of that.
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Stephen Bowden
(K=64141) - Comment Date 9/1/2004
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Jim, have you tried the Photokit plugin for Adobe ? I know it is more of an outlay but this is a fabulous plugin that offers colour to B&W conversion as if you are using a variety of differnt filters. It also provides dodge and burn tools, image sharpening, noise removal and a whole host of other options.
Alternatively, I wonder what setting you have your 10D on ? I wonder if it is shooting in raw or if it has an "on camera" adjustment set ?
Just a thought !
Hope this helps,
Steve
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Scott McFadden
(K=5663) - Comment Date 9/3/2004
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I am a little lazier than the above people.
Not too say its a bad process though.
The show channels thing works for me then choosing the appropriate colour I simply choose image mode greyscale.
Of course then I strangely convert back to rgb to tone as I like.
I have tried colorize but it was difficult to keep a consistant pace, finding the right colour was always tricky.
The channel mixer gives me so little extra that rare is the time I find it helpful.
Desaturate really is too limiting though.
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Oliver Suhr
(K=38) - Comment Date 9/13/2004
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There are different ways in PS to convert:
- tranfer to modus LAB and switch off the a & b channels. But you cannot save as a jpg anymore...
- in the channel mixer with button "monochrome" = yes
- In Hue & Saturation you can set down the saturation.
- you add a new layer, fill it with black and use layer modus saruration or color. You can also use different nuances of black or dark brown...
regards, Oliver
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Kelli Evans
(K=356) - Comment Date 9/14/2004
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The best way I find is to open Channels (in RGB mode), then go to your drop down menu and choose Split Channels. It will give you 3 different versions- just pick the one you like best. I find this method gives more contrast options.
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