Best way to go mono?

[HankScorpio]

I read a couple of articles a while ago but can't remember the details.

I think the basics were - rather than use a simple menu choice in whatever app you use, there is a way to generate monochrome images that preserves detail and give more dynamic, less flat images. I think the method talked about involved the channel mixer.

Has anyone got any references, pointers or tips?

[simpo two]

You're right, and click the monochrome box. This defaults to 100% red channel, which sometimes works well, but it's worth poking the other sliders about to see the effect. Technically all values are supposed to add up to 100%, but it's not compulsory.



>> Edited by simpo two on Wednesday 27th April 19:35

[bilko2]

http://luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/b-w_better.shtml

[nomoregravy]

Fred Miranda's BW workflow pro does a pretty good job...

Matt

[rj_vaughan]

This months Practical Photography will give you a few pointers

[GetCarter]

I've only got my laptop here at present, so no Photoshop - the way I get half decent results from a VERY old paint shop pro app is to use the highlight/shadow option (rather than contrast), plus the gamma correction if needed.

Not quite as good as the channels option in PS, but a lot of peeps don't have the rather pricey PS!

Took this today and did the above.



Steve

>> Edited by GetCarter on Thursday 28th April 15:29

[bilko2]

Blumminn eck!, that would do me. What a beautifull setting Steve. Do you think they can get broadband though?

[GetCarter]

...we have two paper cups and a bit of string.

(but are about to get satellite broadband)

[HankScorpio]

Thanks guys, I'll have a play.

Steve, that wouldn't be version 4.12 (you are on day 1465 of your 30 day trial) would it

[GetCarter]

It's a fair cop.