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icerooster

Joined: 06 Jul 2009
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:43 am    Post subject: Help w/ colour levels - fg & bg Reply with quote

Hi all.

Im new to this site so sorry if Im posting this topic in the wrong area. But, I was wondering if someone could tell me how I can make the subjects in a photo I have colour but change everything else (background objects) to black and white. Im looking for a faster approach than erasing a bunch of **** with the eraser. Its way too time consuming.

If someone could help me out Id really appreciate it. Im kinda in a hurry.

Thanks!

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Nuf.

Joined: 30 Nov 2007
Posts: 85
Location: Estonia
PS Version: CS4
OS: W7

PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey,

First, create a duplicate layer (open Layers window with F7, then right click on your image and click on "Duplicate Layer".
Desaturate the upper layer (Ctrl+Shift+U) and create a Layer Mask on that layer (it's in the Layers window, looks like rectangle with a circle in it).
Now click on the Layer Mask, select Brush Tool and paint with black to saturate.

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hawkeye

Joined: 14 May 2009
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do as Nuf said but don't just desaturate the layer, use Image-Adjustments-Black & White. You'll have much more control.
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