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black and white photo with color

Apr 17, 2012 12:48 PM

how do I leave color in a black and white photo ?

338 Views   2 Replies   Latest reply: Barbara B., Apr 17, 2012 1:21 PM
 
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  • hatstead
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    1. hatstead,
    Apr 17, 2012 1:14 PM   in reply to scypret
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    There are several ways, here is one:

     

    1. Open picture file
    2. Duplicate the background layer
    3. On the background copy layer, remove the color (Enhance>convert to black and white)
    4. Apply a mask to the background copy layer
    5. Paint with a black brush where you want to reveal the color. If you go too far, correct with a white brush.
     
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    2. Barbara B.,
    Apr 17, 2012 1:21 PM   in reply to scypret
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    Easy way in recent versions of PSE:

     

    1. Open photo.

     

    2. Get out Smart Brush, the one with the gears on it, choose a black and white style from the options bar and turn on the Inverse checkbox.

     

    3. Drag over what you want to keep in color.

     
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