Month: May 2015

► Be a Photoshop Expert – Click Here: http://www.georgepeirson.com/ps-expert ◄
How to clean up a photo by removing unwanted people and objects using Adobe Photoshop.
Download project files: http://www.georgepeirson.com/9myt
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This comprehensive video takes you step-by-step through the complete process from beginning images clear through to the final composite image. After the project video I answer some common questions about the techniques I used in this video. This training demo was recorded in Photoshop CS6 but the techniques used will work just as well in Photoshop CS5 through the latest Photoshop CC.

The image used in this project video is in the public domain. Here is the link if you would like to download the image for your own use. The image is from http://www.public-domain-image.com

a-girl-smiles-as-she-fish.jpg
Walton LaVonda, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
License: Public Domain

http://www.public-domain-image.com/full-image/people-public-domain-images-pictures/female-women-public-domain-images-pictures/a-girl-smiles-as-she-fish.jpg-royalty-free-stock-photo.html

This is just one of my numerous Photoshop online tutorials. You can view more Photoshop Tutorial Videos in these YouTube Playlists:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfp-NJt_DpgEoW5LHWagpMqBZf_WnoXig – Photoshop Photography Projects

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfp-NJt_DpgGHQKYE8VDxh7rDFUMF5Q1k – Photoshop CS6 – 27 videos

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfp-NJt_DpgHh3VAv1wvse5qLc76ITtLQ – Photoshop CS5 – 52 videos

Check out my YouTube channel for all of my Photoshop online tutorials. http://www.youtube.com/user/howtogurus

You can get this Photoshop Project along with the other 11 Photoshop Photography Projects in this set, plus 26 special videos not available on YouTube demonstrating the tools and techniques used in these projects at http://georgepeirson.com/psphoto1/sale-price/
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George Peirson brings over 20 years of expert image and photo editing experience to create his using Photoshop tutorials. His training is not just for the beginner but for beginners to advanced users who want to learn the art of photo manipulation and image creation in Photoshop. His numerous tutorial videos cover such topics as layers and layer mask creation, photo manipulation, painting, tips, refine edge techniques, removing background, and changing backgrounds, soft focus tricks, photomerge and more. You can also find George’s Complete Photoshop training DVD titles on Amazon.

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► Be a Photoshop Expert – Click Here: http://www.georgepeirson.com/ps-expert ◄
How to take a regular portrait photograph and convert it into a pencil sketch using Adobe Photoshop.
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This comprehensive video takes you step-by-step through the complete process from beginning images clear through to the final composite image. After the project video I answer some common questions about the techniques I used in this video. This training demo was recorded in Photoshop CS6 but the techniques used will work just as well in Photoshop CS5 through the latest Photoshop CC.

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The image used in this project video is in the public domain. Here is the link if you would like to download the image for your own use. The image is from http://www.publicdomainpictures.net

beauty-portrait.jpg
Beauty Portrait by Petr Kratochvil
License: Public Domain

http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=19100&picture=beauty-portrait&large=1

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This is just one of my numerous Photoshop online tutorials. You can view more Photoshop Tutorial Videos in these YouTube Playlists:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfp-NJt_DpgEoW5LHWagpMqBZf_WnoXig – Photoshop Photography Projects

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfp-NJt_DpgGHQKYE8VDxh7rDFUMF5Q1k – Photoshop CS6 – 27 videos

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfp-NJt_DpgHh3VAv1wvse5qLc76ITtLQ – Photoshop CS5 – 52 videos

Check out my YouTube channel for all of my Photoshop online tutorials. http://www.youtube.com/user/howtogurus

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You can get this Photoshop Project along with the other 11 Photoshop Photography Projects in this set, plus 26 special videos not available on YouTube demonstrating the tools and techniques used in these projects at http://georgepeirson.com/psphoto1/sale-price/

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George Peirson brings over 20 years of expert image and photo editing experience to create his using Photoshop tutorials. His training is not just for the beginner but for beginners to advanced users who want to learn the art of photo manipulation and image creation in Photoshop. His numerous tutorial videos cover such topics as layers and layer mask creation, photo manipulation, painting, tips, refine edge techniques, removing background, and changing backgrounds, soft focus tricks, photomerge and more. You can also find George’s Complete Photoshop training DVD titles on Amazon.

“Like” this video by clicking on the thumbs up.
Click the Share link and share this video with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and other social networks.

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To download this image and follow along with us, visit this episode on Phlearn.com: http://phlearn.com/how-to-create-a-stunning-black-and-white-portrait-in-photoshop

If you think black and white images are simple, think again! Learn how to create a stunning black and white portrait in Photoshop in today’s episode!

Converting to Black & White

There are many different ways to convert an image to black and white in Photoshop. For the purposes of this episode, we use the most complete method which is a black and white adjustment layer. This allows an incredible amount of flexibility in terms of editing the tones of the portrait.

To start off (you guessed it) create a black and white adjustment layer. You will notice there are sliders for each color in the image. When working with the skin tones, you will be focusing on the red and yellow sliders. It is really about finding a balance between the two; each photo is different and it will take time and practice to know which colors need to be increased/decreased. For this particular photo, it looks best to increase the yellows and decrease the reds.

If there are other specific colors in the photograph that you would like to change, you can use the sliders for those as well. A helpful trick is to use the hand tool to actually click and drag left and right on the image. Keep in mind, these are global adjustments! If you click and drag on a green stripe in the image, it will also affect all of the other greens throughout.

Tints & Presets

Next up: play with tints! Check the tint box, and then click on the color block to change the color. It tends to look nicer and more natural if the saturation is relatively low. We chose a yellow-orange color and a saturation of around 6% for this image. It creates a really nice warm, sepia look!

Something that many people may not know about black and white adjustment layers in Photoshop is that you can save your adjustments as a preset! This can be very very helpful for instances like batch editing, or if you just like the look you created on your image and would like to use it in the future. Simply click on the icon in the upper right corner of the adjustment window. Then, select “Save Black & White Preset.” Name the preset and select the location you would like to save it in. Now, you can go back and select that specific preset for other photos! There are basic presets that Photoshop provides as well.

Flair & Final Touches

Create another new black and white adjustment layer. Next, change the blending mode from Normal to Luminosity. This changes the way the sliders affect the tones in the image, and we have found that it’s an efficient and successful way to edit the skin in portraits.

Another nice touch is to use gradients to create vignettes to add on the subject. Choose a radial gradient that goes from black to white, and create the gradient on a new layer (set the blending mode to Soft Light). It’s very easy to remake the gradient if you don’t like it – all you have to do is click and drag again.

There are infinite possibilities for black and white editing in Photoshop! Hopefully this tutorial inspired you to create some stunning black and white portraits.

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