Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Roger, > How did you do the conversion to B&W in Photoshop? For these the routine in converting RGB to B&W is actually quite simple as the RGB was fairly monochromatic to start with. I am not sure how I did it exactly, but it's something like check out each of the RGB channels individually, pick the one I like (usually Blue) delete the other 2, convert to Gray scale, convert back to RGB, do some minor tonal adjustment with curves; while there in curves, tone the image (I like a warm tone, so R+5,G-5,B-10, more or less). I could have kept all 3 channels and go straight for an RGB to Gray conversion, and back again, as it's likely than the blue (or green) channel alone won't hold enough of details in the shadow. Hope that answered your question. If I wasn't clear, shoot me a question on or off-list, as you please. Thanks for your feedback. I much appreciate it, as I am my worst editor. - - Phong > -----Original Message----- > > http://www.phongdoan.com/Photography/PortraitOne/crw_4698-bw.htm > > http://www.phongdoan.com/Photography/PortraitOne/crw_4704-bw.htm > > http://www.phongdoan.com/Photography/PortraitOne/crw_4716-bw.htm > > > > Shot with a Canon DSLR, with a 85mm lens, studio lights. > > [I almost always use my 50mm lens, but inadvertently had the > > 85mm lens on the camera, as I rushed out the door]. > > > > Comments, criticism, etc. all very welcome. > > Thanks, > > > > - Phong > > > > -- > Positively excellent...the lighting is very well done. How did you do the > conversion to B&W in Photoshop? I liked the tonality of the images of your > young friend. The images also convey a warm intensity. Thanks for sharing. > Roger - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html