how can i modify this?

[Dupont666]

I have this picture that took a while to get:



and was thinking it would look quite good in black and white, but keeping the lens part in colour.

How would i go about doing this and is there any tips you can give me?

Cheers.

[DIW35]

Create a duplicate layer. Turn the duplicate to B&W. Create a layer mask and paint back in the bits you want in colour. 5 minute job.

[holmzy]

Duplicate the background layer in Photoshop or whichever program you are using, then change the duplicate into black and white. Once you've done that use the eraser to remove the part you want in colour from the black and white layer, so that you can see through to the colour background picture.

There may be other ways to do it too, but that's how I would.

Edit: Beaten to it!

Edited by holmzy on Wednesday 29th April 16:13

[Dupont666]

DIW35 said:

Create a duplicate layer. Turn the duplicate to B&W. Create a layer mask and paint back in the bits you want in colour. 5 minute job.

Whilst I start reading on how to do it with a guide for dummies, would it be rude of me to ask if you could have a quick go at it if its only a 5min change.

Once I get the background changed im going to read up and see if i can sharpen the outside up a bit as the picture was taking focusing solely on my glasses and not my ugly mug.

Anyone got any good links on a how to page of altering pictures and such?

Cheers

[DIW35]

Using a mask is non destructive, and it's very easy to correct any mistakes. Paint in black on the mask to reveal the colour from the layer below, paint in white to conceal it, or to correct any mistakes.

Here's a quick 3 minute job.

Edited by DIW35 on Wednesday 29th April 16:17

[Davi]

30 seconds - literally




Open, convert to greyscale, convert to rgb, history brush.

[Dupont666]

Damn that was quick.... Im going to have to learn this stuff as i have loads of pictures that I want to fix/alter to make some of my shoddy pictures better, can anyone recommend me some links to guides?

[Focused]

1. Open a can of beer.
2. Pour into glass.
3. Turn on TV.
4. Switch on PC
5. Log into Pistonheads
6. Go to Photo forum
7. Get someone else to PS it for ya
8. Sit back and enjoy beer

HTH

Another way is.... get someone else to pour you a beer and switch on TV for ya

[Dupont666]

somehow I think if I want to do some HDR stuff I dont think PH will do it for me...

Would be nice, but would like to learn it myself if someone would like to give me some recommended links

[Focused]

Check this out

http://dannorcott.co.uk/

There's probably others too


Nice reflection in the sunglass btw

[Dupont666]

Focused said:

Check this out

http://dannorcott.co.uk/

There's probably others too


Nice reflection in the sunglass btw

its lake bled in solvenia.... on a freezing cold november day...

[DIW35]

Google 'Photoshop Tutorials' - there are loads out there.

[The_Jackal]

The sad fact is, you have more talent and patience taking that pic in the first place, than is required to just mask an area and apply an effect in Photoshop.

Just use google and open up Photoshop and I think you will be surprised (and also realise that people who use Photoshop arent gods lol).