Can this be done - Photoshop help

[BigMansZetec]

Hi,

I have been asked to modify a photo to make it look better. With my limited PS experience all I have managed to do is remove objects like sky dish, tv aerial etc. So basically just the clone tool!

My question is, is it possible to make the sky blue using photoshop. Obviously PS is capable of a lot. but I don't really know how much. If you can, how do I go about this.

Unfotunatley the image isn't very high Res, as it was taken on a compact camera.

Here is the image in question:




thanks,
Will

Edited by BigMansZetec on Sunday 29th July 18:21

[VxDuncan]

Hi Will,
Simple answer is yes.. Though it will take some time. Basically you need to select the sky somehow and either create a mask, an adjustment layer or simply fill it with colour. THe main issue is it will be a pig to select just the sky, thanks to the trees in the background...
My advice would be to use PS's select colour range function, picking a mid sky tone and using some fuzzeness (maybe 10?). This will select all the whites in the image. make a layer mask using this. Then you need to subtract the rest of the white areas using other selections.

Firstly I'd start off by using the levels on the image to crisp it up a bit.

[Lambochick]

The other problem of adding a blue sky is that the lack of shadows will probably make the photo look unbalanced. There may be a way of adjusting the photo to make it look s if it was taken under sunnier conditions, but I wouldn't know how myself.

[sstein]

I think you will struggle to make the sky blue, and keep the photo looking natural.

e.g.



Or just use auto-levels and make it a little warmer?



-

Stuart

[BigMansZetec]

Stuart,

Thanks for doing that, I see what you mean its doesn't look totally natural but I felt there needed to be some kind of contrast between the sky and the snow. I like it, thanks.
But yes just by 'warming it up does make a huge difference.

Thanks for your help everyone, has definatley given me something to think about.

Will

[Ledaig]

Bit of a rush so sorry about the rough edges, but how about adding in a new sky?

Clouds included as it's still snowing......

[BigMansZetec]

Thats great, didn't know you could do that! I think I need to go on some kind of photoshop course.

I like it, looks at bit more natural.

Thanks

Edit: For shocking spelling!

Edited by BigMansZetec on Monday 30th July 19:05