Best way to go mono?
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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?
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?
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
>> Edited by simpo two on Wednesday 27th April 19:35
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
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
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