spot color
Aug 27, 2011 08:33:06 #
I would like to use a special affect of spot color..black white
print with just one spot of color..please tell me the method or program I need to achieve this.
print with just one spot of color..please tell me the method or program I need to achieve this.
Aug 27, 2011 15:06:17 #
Aug 27, 2011 15:51:45 #
Photoshop Elements is your best bet and will give you the most editing tools for a reasonable price. Photoshop CS5 is what I use but its pricy for the average user and for a novice at photo editing could be overwhelming tho learn. There are very good tutorials online including on YouTube. I attached some examples that I was playing with. Good luck.
Example 1
Example 2
Aug 28, 2011 06:42:10 #
jdtx
Loc: SA, Tx.
NIK has some photoshop plugins that are really good also, Color Efex Pro 3, Viveza, and Silver Efex Pro 2 or whatever number is up now..
Aug 28, 2011 07:39:24 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
Watched a Webinar yesterday on a new program coming from Topaz Labs. It is basically a Black and white conversion programs, but does this technique easily. Shockingly easy.
I believe it is being released next week and will have a great discount. They have great software at good prices.
Nix also has good products but a bit more expensive.
I believe it is being released next week and will have a great discount. They have great software at good prices.
Nix also has good products but a bit more expensive.
Aug 28, 2011 07:43:49 #
jdtx
Loc: SA, Tx.
Topaz does have some nice software, I think it is them that has a really good focus stacking program..
Aug 28, 2011 07:47:57 #
Aug 28, 2011 07:50:37 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
As of yet, no stacking program from Topaz.
Off the top of my head I don't remember who does, as that is not something I teach or use; but google should bring about a long list.
Off the top of my head I don't remember who does, as that is not something I teach or use; but google should bring about a long list.
Aug 28, 2011 08:31:28 #
dixiemegapixel
Loc: Salemburg, NC
Picasa can do the spot color. The program is free and is easy to use.
Aug 28, 2011 08:49:03 #
jdtx
Loc: SA, Tx.
photocat..you are correct..it is Helicon Soft that has the focus stacking software..I stand corrected..again..
Aug 28, 2011 09:00:03 #
I have Picasa..and can do some area color...perhaps I just havent learn how to use it completly..
If I want to color just the petals of a flower for instance, I can't get it in detail..
thanks, any advice using Picasa?
If I want to color just the petals of a flower for instance, I can't get it in detail..
thanks, any advice using Picasa?
Aug 28, 2011 09:00:42 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
no problem.
As a photo educator I try to keep up so i can help my students.
Besides, you found the software, so that is a good thing. :)
As a photo educator I try to keep up so i can help my students.
Besides, you found the software, so that is a good thing. :)
Aug 28, 2011 15:18:01 #
PitchurMan
Loc: Michigan
Hi GGRAD,
Here is a photo I just edited in Photoshop Elements 9. The edit took about 3 minutes (you can tell I didn't take much time with it). The edit consisted of a Hue/Saturation layer with the color revealed through a mask. When you learn the program that will all make sense to you.
Photoshop Elements is similar to Photoshop CS and has more than enough editing capability for the average user. I bought my copy through Amazon.com for $89 and then there was a $30 mail-in rebate. Considering the capability of the program, it's incredibly inexpensive compared to Photoshop CS5 at $700 for the standard version.
I also use the extended version of Photoshop CS5, which retails for about $1,000.
Here is a photo I just edited in Photoshop Elements 9. The edit took about 3 minutes (you can tell I didn't take much time with it). The edit consisted of a Hue/Saturation layer with the color revealed through a mask. When you learn the program that will all make sense to you.
Photoshop Elements is similar to Photoshop CS and has more than enough editing capability for the average user. I bought my copy through Amazon.com for $89 and then there was a $30 mail-in rebate. Considering the capability of the program, it's incredibly inexpensive compared to Photoshop CS5 at $700 for the standard version.
I also use the extended version of Photoshop CS5, which retails for about $1,000.
Aug 28, 2011 15:57:22 #
Actually, this is fairly simple to do in Photoshop using two layers, one black-white and one in color. I did something similar for a shack in a snowstorm, keeping the window which showed the interior in color, and the rest of the scene in black and white. It came out quite nice.
Aug 28, 2011 20:27:10 #
These are great pictures. Where can I learn to to these tricks. Is there a on line elements class anywhere.
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