common photoshop tricks pls !

[amvj]

The below photos are from flickr. I think its from anvancy's but not sure and absolutely stunned the way its edited.
Can some one throw some light on how to do these compositions ?
1.
original photo
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6553/img6792.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6553/img6792.jpg)

2.
modified photo
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5707/3623331745aa412b8c24o.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/5707/3623331745aa412b8c24o.jpg)

3. How to do image like this one ?
I do things like:-
a. desaturate the photo
b. Select the particular region and using the history brush

but is there any easy method to create a pic like this one ?
in this pic the background are desaturated and only selected parts are colourized.

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/6150/bikewalls12.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.com/)

If any I missed means kindly post it with pics and step-by-step instructions

[KrishnenduKes]

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[rio008]

I think the first image was made using HDR. Have to check with the author. It looks like a HDR image to me.

For the last image you can do something like this. i think its easy :)

1. Make a duplicate layer of your image then convert the duplicated layer to black and white. make sure that the duplicate layer on top.
2. Using the eraser tool Ctrl+E) erase the areas which you want in color from the duplicated layer. (its better if you can select the areas using any of the lasso tools).
3. And its done.

[Xavier]

3. How to do image like this one ?
I do things like:-
a. desaturate the photo
b. Select the particular region and using the history brush

but is there any easy method to create a pic like this one ?
in this pic the background are desaturated and only selected parts are colourized.

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/6150/bikewalls12.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.com/)

If any I missed means kindly post it with pics and step-by-step instructions

I was like :eek: when I saw my pic on this post! :P

Well, my method of selective colouring is easy. I desaturate the entire image and use the History brush on the parts where I need colour. I usually work on layers and their opacity for more accurate results. :)

[amvj]

I think the first image was made using HDR....
Whatever photograph it's, I only want to how to edit it like that.


1. Make a duplicate layer of your image then convert the duplicated layer to black and white. make sure that the duplicate layer on top.
2. Using the eraser tool Ctrl+E) erase the areas which you want in color from the duplicated layer...


It worked. Great ! but this still needs considerable manual work and i feel desaturate and history brush method is better.

I want to know whether its possible to hide only the green colour or hiding some particular colours and things like that ? thanks :)

Edit:
Pageisgod (Xavier) yes its yours downloaded from the xbhp. :-)
your method is similar (or same) as the riot008 explained previously ? if not, elaborate the method please.
accuracy ? can u elaborate ?

[Xavier]

I want to know whether its possible to hide only the green colour or hiding some particular colours and things like that ? thanks :)

The 'replace color' option sometimes works wonders when it comes to selective colouring.

[Xavier]

The first photograph belongs to Manav aka Powerslave.
He has mentioned the PP method here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garagenoise/3623331745/)

[Xavier]

Edit:
Pageisgod (Xavier) yes its yours downloaded from the xbhp. :-)
your method is similar (or same) as the riot008 explained previously ? if not, elaborate the method please.
accuracy ? can u elaborate ?

Yeah, Sagar (the rider in the pic) had posted it on xbhp :)

About my method, I'll try to post some screenshots tomorrow. Hope that's okay? :)

[amvj]

The first photograph belongs to Manav aka Powerslave.
He has mentioned the PP method here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garagenoise/3623331745/)

Powerslave@flickr:
".....I did another "layer" of underexposed brush to add that dirty look to the bus. I added a blue channel to the brush to accentuate the yellow. "

I really can't understand what he means. Its too technical. some step by step instructions will be highly welcome.

1. How to do "underexposed" brush thing in pshop ?
2. how to add "blue channel" to the brush ?

[powerslave]

Hi, I'm kinda of busy this minute, I'll explain exactly what I did in a few hours time.

BTW, I'm Manas. ;)

[powerslave]

Here's what you do to get better at PP.

Step 1: Get Adobe Lightroom.
Step 2: Use it. ;)

[Xavier]

Sorry Manas! Damn! I always get confused with Manas and Manav! :(

@ amvj

As promised, here's the post (http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/showthread.php?t=205&page=4) :)

[amvj]

@manas: glad that u r in this forum. downloaded the lightroom patiently as it took 7 hours in my mobile dialup. :(

@xavier: thanks for the link. pls give me some time to see/learn ur work and i will give u the feedback. thanks once again.
what pshop version are you using.. cs4 ?
whats its size ?
I m using CS only...its ok ?

[powerslave]

Using Lightroom is simple. Just fiddle around a bit, mess around with different settings on different type of photos and get a feel of what each setting does.

It's pretty straightforward and unlike PS, does not require multiple operations to achieve some effect.

Its not a replacement for PS by any means, but its the best Photo Management/Manipulation utility for light/no editing

[Xavier]

@xavier: thanks for the link. pls give me some time to see/learn ur work and i will give u the feedback. thanks once again.
what pshop version are you using.. cs4 ?
whats its size ?
I m using CS only...its ok ?
You're welcome mate :)
And yes, until last month I was using CS2, switched to CS4 recently.
CS is pretty good too. But I would ask you to upgrade to CS3 at least.


Using Lightroom is simple. Just fiddle around a bit, mess around with different settings on different type of photos and get a feel of what each setting does.

It's pretty straightforward and unlike PS, does not require multiple operations to achieve some effect.

Its not a replacement for PS by any means, but its the best Photo Management/Manipulation utility for light/no editing

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Totally agree with Manas here.