Again ... but a bit different.

[Babine]

Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends.



I revisited my previous post of a few months back and went in a few different directions which may or may not be of interest to those of you that particularly like converting/manipulating black and white photos.

#1. The original after the usual adjustments in ACR

#2. After colouring #1 to my preferences and the BG added to, I converted a duplicate to Lab Colour Space and entered 'Blend-If' mode, basic HERE. I experimented with all three of the channels (L, A and B) and the sliders below (as per THIS tutorial by Brian Knott) to get the contrast, colours and saturation that I preferred. I then followed this route with another duplicate in CMYK Colour Space. Because of the use of duplicates throughout, the changes could be applied selectively and the opacities controlled even further.

#3. It's #2 with my attempt at a 'vintage look' by reducing the saturation and contrast, adding a light haze (ACR - Presets - Creative -Soft Mist) then over-layed a vintage texture.



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Cheers.
Gary
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[Jack Sofield]

I think you nailed it Gary. Just right for a vintage pic.

Jack

 

[Babine]

Getting closer to what I like Jack. Thanks. So many great tutorials out there nowadays .. a good thing during these times. Hope all is well with yu and yurs.

 

[gordonpritchard]

#3 gets my vote!

 

[Babine]

Thanks Gordon. Always looking for 'that look.'

 

[RayGuselli]

Superb work and the vintage look is totally inkeeping......

Great work as always Gary...a pleasure to see,

Best wishes Ray

 

[Babine]

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[faith2]

Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends.

I revisited my previous post of a few months back and went in a few different directions which may or may not be of interest to those of you that particularly like converting/manipulating black and white photos.

#1. The original after the usual adjustments in ACR

#2. After colouring #1 to my preferences and the BG added to, I converted a duplicate to Lab Colour Space and entered 'Blend-If' mode, basic HERE. I experimented with all three of the channels (L, A and B) and the sliders below (as per THIS tutorial by Brian Knott) to get the contrast, colours and saturation that I preferred. I then followed this route with another duplicate in CMYK Colour Space. Because of the use of duplicates throughout, the changes could be applied selectively and the opacities controlled even further.

#3. It's #2 with my attempt at a 'vintage look' by reducing the saturation and contrast, adding a light haze (ACR - Presets - Creative -Soft Mist) then over-layed a vintage texture.

Very impressive!!



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-Lois-
"God doesn't give us what we can handle; God helps us handle what we are given." -Unknown

 

[Ernie Misner]

#3 is perfection and thank you for sharing the techniques involved Gary!

 

[Babine]

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