Theory Thursday – b&w tutorial
It’s Theory Thursday and I’m sitting here trying to think about what to write today. I’m sick, my nose is running, my back aches, and all I want to do is go climb back into bed. But at the same time I want to write something great that will help us all be better scrappers. So how about a REALLY quick tutorial . . .
This tutorial is for Photoshop CS3, but I think its pretty similar in other programs. Let me show you the way I turn my pics black and white. I love black and white photos. I know there are tons of ways to make black and white photos. Actions, effects, pre-made settings, lots of ways. But this is how I do it.
I usually place my photo on my LO first. The I open “Hue & Saturation” and turn the saturation all the way down (to the left).
I could leave the photo here. But I want it even more crisp. I like a really strong black and white. White lighter faces and a strong black. To get this I used “Brightness and Contrast. ”
Then play with the settings, turn the brightness and contrast up, until you get the look you like.
And voila! A really pretty black and white photo.
I know this is just one method to turn a photo black and white. But for me, it’s really easy and quick and I can get the look just right for each photo.
Anyway – hope this helped someone! haha
Have a great Thursday!
xoxo,
February 28th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
This works in PSE4, 5 and 6 too. Great tutorial. There are lots of ways to change color photos to black & white, but this is one of my favorites too.
February 28th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Wow! Thanks it looks so easy and the B&W looks great done that way. Can’t wait to try it! Thanks! Hope you are feeling better.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Thanks for the tips and that is one CUTE baby! So perfectly adorable!
February 28th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Thanks for another method to try out! Love your picture…so sweet. Hope you feel better soon!!