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Apr 24, 2005, 2:03 AM
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Re: [Bill Kinkle] Pleasantville type effect
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There are so many ways to do this. Here is what I would do. Please note that this is probably the most time consuming way of doing it. But it's also very flexible in what you can do since you have COMPLETE control. If your image is simple like, keeping the reds and making everything else b&w, I can show you a much faster way. Otherwise here is how I would do it...
1) apply a hue/saturation adjustment layer (LAYER>>ADD NEW ADJUSTMENT LAYER>> HUE/SATURATION)
2) Decrease saturation to -100(this will make it black and white)
you will notice your image is now in black and white. You will also note the adjustment layer you just added and a mask that has been attached to the adjustment layer. Make sure the adjustment layer is active(by clicking on it) before proceeding.
3) grab your brush tool, and select the color black.
4) start "painting" on the adjustment layer mask. You will note that anywhere you paint black, it brings back color. (cool huh?)
5) paint the parts you want in color. If you mess up, simply change your brush to white and cover over the areas you want b&w.
Step 5 is where you will spend most of your time.
But here is a tip that can save you some time: If the majority of the image needs to be in color, you might want to work backwards. In otherwords, you'd want to start off with a color image and paint in the parts you want black and white. If this is the case, select the adjustment layer mask and fill the area with black. This should make your entire image in color. Now grab your brush, select white and start painting the areas you want black and white.
Again, if your example is as simple as keeping the reds and making everything else black and white, let me know because I can show you an easier way than having to paint your way through the use of masks.
let me know if this was helpful.
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