8847759385 160 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I've been researching on how to color a black and white photo. I was just wondering how you all did it (specifically the skin). Like the modes and techniques. Because nothing seems to work for me, and most of people's recolores are super awesome on the site! Maybe this will come in handy with people with a similar problem! Thanks :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr 42 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Usually, I get a picture (that is in color) and use it as sort of my color palette. Then I color on the skin with the, usually a brown-ish color. I set the layer on Soft Light. And then when you get all the skin, I just mess with the layer level, contrast, color balance, etc. until I get the right color! I'm no expert, but I tried it once, and I think I did great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warhol killer 8,580 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 When I recolor black and white photos.. I always put on another layer so whenever I make a mistake.. I can erase it, also the layer is set to color.. so is the brush. When I color skin, I always use this number in the color chart.. #d1a387.. Which for me is good for a black and white photo. This is my first recolored photo.. It's a large one, that's why it's detailed.. :) plus when you don't like the saturation of the skin.. You can lessen the transparency of the colored layer.. warhol killer ✴ GAGA¹⁵ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattCollins 0 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 - Use a similar colored photo to take colors from. - Use Color for the layer style. - Merge the layers when you're finished. - And then mess with the contrast so it doesn't look fake. The most important things are just to make sure that you take your time and make it neat and detailed so it looks as realistic as possible and to use a colored photo for color references. Good luck! :) My results: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eulonzo 51 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Usually, I get a picture (that is in color) and use it as sort of my color palette. Then I color on the skin with the, usually a brown-ish color. I set the layer on Soft Light. And then when you get all the skin, I just mess with the layer level, contrast, color balance, etc. until I get the right color! I'm no expert, but I tried it once, and I think I did great! Pretty much! That's how I do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Laurent 4,862 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 When I recolor black and white photos.. I always put on another layer so whenever I make a mistake.. I can erase it, also the layer is set to color.. so is the brush. When I color skin, I always use this number in the color chart.. #d1a387.. Which for me is good for a black and white photo. This is my first recolored photo.. It's a large one, that's why it's detailed.. :) plus when you don't like the saturation of the skin.. You can lessen the transparency of the colored layer.. This is flawless. Take notes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman 6,018 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Its simple really. Use the color brush, I personally rarley use the soft light an hard light brushes, they can be helpful, but they sometimes can give some undesireable results with contrast. Just try to use the color brush with as many different tones as you can. Skin is not a single shade, it is made up of many different similar shades. But start off with a base color, then add the other tones are places where the lighting is appropriate, lastly you do the things like make up, tattoos, eyelids, etc. Here is a 3 step WIP from start to finish on the skin. This is what a typical WIP of mine looks like, the most important thing is the hair, which you needs to follow the same basic rule as you do for the skin. I also like to frequently redo areas of the skin after everything has been colored just so everything looks nice and natural. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
8847759385 160 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Thanks guys! I'm going to try to do this tonight! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurem 17,800 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Here's the final result. i'm just kidding. :hehe: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcklighter22 2,330 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 - Use a similar colored photo to take colors from. - Use Color for the layer style. - Merge the layers when you're finished. - And then mess with the contrast so it doesn't look fake. The most important things are just to make sure that you take your time and make it neat and detailed so it looks as realistic as possible and to use a colored photo for color references. Good luck! :) My results: Yup pretty much what I do also and it gives : Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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