Retaining colour in black and white images

[Ninj]

Hi all,

Had a play around in photoshop this afternoon but struggling.

Does anyone have a tutorial to help please. Im trying to retain colour in only 1 part of an image which Im converting to black and white (think coloured brides boquet in an otherwise b&w image).

Thanks for any suggestions

Rich

[pixelpixel]

Originally Posted by Ninj

Hi all,

Had a play around in photoshop this afternoon but struggling.

Does anyone have a tutorial to help please. Im trying to retain colour in only 1 part of an image which Im converting to black and white (think coloured brides boquet in an otherwise b&w image).

Thanks for any suggestions

Rich

Do you want to do something like this ?

If so:

Create your 2 versions. 1 black and white and the other colour.
Now copy your black and white to your colour image.
You will now have 2 layers.
Select the make selection based on colour selection.
Pick your colour and now create a layer mask.
Click on your layer mask and inverse.
Select your black and white and then touch up the selective colour via the layer mask.

[Ninj]

Hi there thanks for the quick reply.

Thats exactly the idea, but still a newbie to PS, Ill work through that and see how I get along.

Thanks

Rich

[pixelpixel]

Originally Posted by Ninj

Hi there thanks for the quick reply.

Thats exactly the idea, but still a newbie to PS, Ill work through that and see how I get along.

Thanks

Rich

Its in the section that allows you to make a selection. Its got colour. Us this and you will be fine. Also work with layers and masks.

Its very easy and wont take you long

[Twadger]

Or, if your not trying to isolate one colour i.e. keep the colours in the bouquet, try this.

1. Duplicate layer and choose Image - adjustments - desaturate

2. From toolbox - choose history brush

3. Choose an appropriate size soft edged brush from the
brush picker.

4. Paint over the area you want in colour. Use a lower opacity if you want to reduce the intensity of the original colour.

[Ninj]

Thanks guys,

Sorted - very powerful effect

Rgds
Rich

[Radiohead]

Originally Posted by Ninj

Hi all,

Had a play around in photoshop this afternoon but struggling.

Does anyone have a tutorial to help please. Im trying to retain colour in only 1 part of an image which Im converting to black and white (think coloured brides boquet in an otherwise b&w image).

Thanks for any suggestions

Rich

Yes, don't do it. It's dated now and everyone did it to death. Colour or mono...nothing in between.

[Ninj]

Thanks very much for your concern - Ill be sure and delete the photos immediately - wouldnt want to be seen to follow any herd

Goodness me, tut tut

[avnutter]

[Ninj]

Thank you kindly - Loving the video tutorials

Rich

[Radiohead]

Originally Posted by Ninj

Thanks very much for your concern - Ill be sure and delete the photos immediately - wouldnt want to be seen to follow any herd

Goodness me, tut tut

You asked for suggestions, and I offered one.

It might not have been one you wanted to hear, but that's not the point.

[Ninj]

Well then my friend - you need to read things properly.

I clearly asked how to do it, not for opinion on the effect - cheers though, your worthwile contribution was valued, I can assure you of that.

[Radiohead]

Good. Glad to be of help.

I was simply offering some advice regarding selective colouring in wedding photography as I have a little experience there. You are of course free to disregard it.

[Twadger]

Originally Posted by Ninj

Thanks very much for your concern - Ill be sure and delete the photos immediately - wouldnt want to be seen to follow any herd

Goodness me, tut tut

You tell 'em, it's your image and if that's the effect that you or a customer wants then go for it.

You see a lot of sepia and vignette effects on the forum and there's nothing more dated than those.

[lightpainter]

Originally Posted by Radiohead

Yes, don't do it. It's dated now and everyone did it to death. Colour or mono...nothing in between.

Ha Ha Guy, I can quite understand your reluctance to ‘colour popping’ as I believe it’s called now, just think that if it became ‘popular’ and your clients requested it, it would put hours on your PP of weddings, but I think it can be quite pleasing on some occasions!