Title: examples of selective color
Post by: weaselnoze on December 03, 2005, 11:27:39 PM
Post by: weaselnoze on December 03, 2005, 11:27:39 PM
i got home too early for a saturday nite so i thought i'd mess around w/ photoshop and see what i could do with selective color. here are two examples. the first is completely desaturated and the second is partialy desaturated (background only obviously). not your typical rose photo. what do u think?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/weaselnoze/7673b90b.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/weaselnoze/002E.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/weaselnoze/7673b90b.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v113/weaselnoze/002E.jpg)
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: GeeP on December 03, 2005, 11:41:48 PM
Post by: GeeP on December 03, 2005, 11:41:48 PM
Very good. :thumb:
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: Phaedrus on December 04, 2005, 05:21:03 AM
Post by: Phaedrus on December 04, 2005, 05:21:03 AM
I think they look awesome. It really brings the subject to life; excellent job.
I tried selective coloring in my Photoshop 4.0, but the layers are all different and I couldn't figure out how. I was using a tutorial for a later version - if you know how to do it old school style in 4, lemme know because I am too much of a dumbass to figure it out :P
I tried selective coloring in my Photoshop 4.0, but the layers are all different and I couldn't figure out how. I was using a tutorial for a later version - if you know how to do it old school style in 4, lemme know because I am too much of a dumbass to figure it out :P
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on December 04, 2005, 05:29:23 AM
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on December 04, 2005, 05:29:23 AM
I like it.. that's one thing I haven't tried to do with my copy of CS1 yet...
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: weaselnoze on December 04, 2005, 08:06:38 AM
Post by: weaselnoze on December 04, 2005, 08:06:38 AM
Quote from: NiceGuysFinishLastI like it.. that's one thing I haven't tried to do with my copy of CS1 yet...
there is one thing u can do. u can make a copy of cs1 and send it to me :) shhhh gstwin does not condone pirating software
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: Phaedrus on December 04, 2005, 08:11:38 AM
Post by: Phaedrus on December 04, 2005, 08:11:38 AM
Some people on GStwin get upset if you "pirate" a copy of the owner's manual :lol:
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: weaselnoze on December 04, 2005, 08:12:11 AM
Post by: weaselnoze on December 04, 2005, 08:12:11 AM
Quote from: PhaedrusI think they look awesome. It really brings the subject to life; excellent job.
I tried selective coloring in my Photoshop 4.0, but the layers are all different and I couldn't figure out how. I was using a tutorial for a later version - if you know how to do it old school style in 4, lemme know because I am too much of a dumbass to figure it out :P
i havent used 4 in ages but im sure it can be done using the same method i have used.
first, take one of the RGB channels (whichever looks best) and select all and copy. basically u just make a B&W copy of the image.
secondly, paste the B&W image over top of the color image as a layer.
thirdly, simply using your eraser you can erase parts of the B&W layer to reveal the color in the layer below!
for partial desaturation, change the opacity of the B&W layer as you see fit. in the second photo it was at about 75%.
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: Phaedrus on December 04, 2005, 08:18:44 AM
Post by: Phaedrus on December 04, 2005, 08:18:44 AM
hm..I'll have to try that when I get home. I was using a tutorial I found on Phototakers.com - which is a really good site by the way. I'm been lurking over there a lot trying to pick up some tidbits of information. You ought to head over there sometime; I am more out of my league at this point but you would fit right in. They do a lot of photo critiques, and there are many talented folks over there. :thumb:
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: weaselnoze on December 04, 2005, 08:28:22 AM
Post by: weaselnoze on December 04, 2005, 08:28:22 AM
cool, i'll have to check it out
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on December 04, 2005, 08:28:34 AM
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on December 04, 2005, 08:28:34 AM
Quote from: weaselnozeQuote from: NiceGuysFinishLastI like it.. that's one thing I haven't tried to do with my copy of CS1 yet...
there is one thing u can do. u can make a copy of cs1 and send it to me :) shhhh gstwin does not condone pirating software
I could.. if you hadn't called me a nancy boy....
:lol: :lol: PM me if ya want it for real..
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: weaselnoze on December 04, 2005, 09:11:03 AM
Post by: weaselnoze on December 04, 2005, 09:11:03 AM
check ur PMs :cheers:
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: Alphamazing on December 04, 2005, 09:39:18 AM
Post by: Alphamazing on December 04, 2005, 09:39:18 AM
I've got CS2 :). But There's an option in mine called Selective Color. Any idea what it does? It's under the Adjustments bar.
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: JetSwing on December 04, 2005, 09:56:49 AM
Post by: JetSwing on December 04, 2005, 09:56:49 AM
selective color is used to modify the amount of each of the primary colors (cmyk). it only affacts the color you've selected.
basically it changes the tint of the color you've selected.
basically it changes the tint of the color you've selected.
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: indestructibleman on December 04, 2005, 11:56:09 AM
Post by: indestructibleman on December 04, 2005, 11:56:09 AM
under image-adjust, there's an option for Hue/Saturation. you can use that to turn down the saturation however much you want on your selection.
for selecting the area, i'd recommend first using the magic wand tool, then fine tuning that in quick mask mode, which allows you to paint or erase your selection area.
if the magic wand isn't working well for your image, you can use the shape tool to trace the outline of the area you want to select (set your new shape layer's opacity to 50% or so so you can see what you're tracing.
then, in the layers tool box, click the shapes tab, and by right clicking on the shape name you get the option to use the shape as a selection.
once you've got your selection mask fine tuned to your satisfaction, you can click the channels tab and save your selection as an alpha channel, so you can use it again at a later time. or, you could use your selection to cut and paste the selected area onto a new layer.
for selecting the area, i'd recommend first using the magic wand tool, then fine tuning that in quick mask mode, which allows you to paint or erase your selection area.
if the magic wand isn't working well for your image, you can use the shape tool to trace the outline of the area you want to select (set your new shape layer's opacity to 50% or so so you can see what you're tracing.
then, in the layers tool box, click the shapes tab, and by right clicking on the shape name you get the option to use the shape as a selection.
once you've got your selection mask fine tuned to your satisfaction, you can click the channels tab and save your selection as an alpha channel, so you can use it again at a later time. or, you could use your selection to cut and paste the selected area onto a new layer.
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: davipu on December 04, 2005, 02:36:21 PM
Post by: davipu on December 04, 2005, 02:36:21 PM
she's cute now can you just airbrush me into the pic?
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: JetSwing on December 04, 2005, 04:10:42 PM
Post by: JetSwing on December 04, 2005, 04:10:42 PM
brilliant idea, davipu! :lol:
(http://gs500.variders.com/images/davipu_dream.jpg)
(http://gs500.variders.com/images/davipu_dream.jpg)
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: Phaedrus on December 04, 2005, 04:34:21 PM
Post by: Phaedrus on December 04, 2005, 04:34:21 PM
:lol: You are a funny dude jetswing. :thumb:
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: ajgs500 on December 04, 2005, 04:37:00 PM
Post by: ajgs500 on December 04, 2005, 04:37:00 PM
Nice Jetswing!! Beautiful!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: Phaedrus on December 04, 2005, 05:39:53 PM
Post by: Phaedrus on December 04, 2005, 05:39:53 PM
Ok I figured I'd give it a shotusing my little Hyundai as a model. Not bad for my first time doing it "the right way". Thanks for the tips guys :thumb:
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b68/phaedrusGS/photos/myaccent-selectivecolor1.jpg)
It was kinda hard to do because of all the damn shadows and the lighting, but I think it was worth the 15 minutes. :P :dunno:
(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b68/phaedrusGS/photos/myaccent-selectivecolor1.jpg)
It was kinda hard to do because of all the damn shadows and the lighting, but I think it was worth the 15 minutes. :P :dunno:
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: Kessen on December 04, 2005, 06:02:42 PM
Post by: Kessen on December 04, 2005, 06:02:42 PM
I like the first one where its completely desaturated, the second one is wierd, you guys stand out way too much,not that thats bad, since you guys are the focal point of the picture.....wait ya no im changing my oppinion, second ones equally cool.
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: SuZuki10 on December 04, 2005, 06:44:40 PM
Post by: SuZuki10 on December 04, 2005, 06:44:40 PM
Chris...I'm just going to ask you now, Will you be my wedding photographer? I have never seen a picture that you've taken that I didn't fall in love with. You are amazing...have you thought about making a career out of it?
<3 you~
<3 you~
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: pandy on December 04, 2005, 06:48:37 PM
Post by: pandy on December 04, 2005, 06:48:37 PM
How in the world did I miss this!!!!! :lol: :thumb:
Quote from: JetSwingbrilliant idea, davipu! :lol:
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: weaselnoze on December 04, 2005, 07:29:00 PM
Post by: weaselnoze on December 04, 2005, 07:29:00 PM
Quote from: SuZuki10Chris...I'm just going to ask you now, Will you be my wedding photographer? I have never seen a picture that you've taken that I didn't fall in love with. You are amazing...have you thought about making a career out of it?
<3 you~
lol yea. actually next year i will be working as an assistant photographer for weddings. and in the fall i will hopefully be attending anotellis school of photography. if these happen i'll be happy as a bug in a rug. im a procrastinator tho :(
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on December 04, 2005, 07:54:49 PM
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on December 04, 2005, 07:54:49 PM
Quote from: weaselnozeim a procrastinator tho :(
Well, get on it ya bastage! I didn't give you CS for nothin! USE it man, USE IT!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: good luck!
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: weaselnoze on December 04, 2005, 08:08:58 PM
Post by: weaselnoze on December 04, 2005, 08:08:58 PM
hey man i've used it for 20 plus shots already!! thanks again d00d
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on December 04, 2005, 08:23:07 PM
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on December 04, 2005, 08:23:07 PM
No problem.. now I just gotta make sure that GT doesn't catch on to the fact that I hosted it on their website... :lol: :lol:
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: Roadstergal on December 05, 2005, 02:47:23 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on December 05, 2005, 02:47:23 PM
Quote from: pandyHow in the world did I miss this!!!!! :lol: :thumb:
*spits Pepsi* :lol: :lol:
If JS were ever to use his Photoshop for evil, we'd be screwed...
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: JetSwing on December 05, 2005, 02:55:19 PM
Post by: JetSwing on December 05, 2005, 02:55:19 PM
muhahahahahaha (http://www.r6-forum.com/forums/images/smilies/5.gif)
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: pandy on December 05, 2005, 03:38:21 PM
Post by: pandy on December 05, 2005, 03:38:21 PM
Quote from: RoadstergalIf JS were ever to use his Photoshop for evil, we'd be screwed...
It's only a matter of time.... :o :lol:
Title: examples of selective color
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on December 05, 2005, 09:31:49 PM
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on December 05, 2005, 09:31:49 PM
Quote from: JetSwingmuhahahahahaha
heh. that devil smiley is nice..