Adobe Photoshop Help

[c_hernandez32]

I wanted to create a gradient effect on one of my pictures in which the image changes modes ie black and white to color. It would start with a color photo and slowly lose color until it was black and white. Is there any way that I can do this in Photoshop? Do I need a plugin? Any help please....

Thanks in advance.

[racer-x]

There are probably many ways to do that, but this is what I would try:

Duplictate the layer so you have 2 layers of color image, or you can do 3 layers for more detail if you like.

Select the bottum layer, go into Hue and Saturation adjustment and reduce Saturation to 0. This will make that layer Black and White.

Select the top (color layer), use the eraser with the largest softest brush, and start erasing away the Color layer to reveal the Black and White layer beneath it.

You can also use a third or fourth layers in between for more control. You can play with the opacity.

Just experiment, you'll be amazed.

[c_hernandez32]

Thanks racer-X I'll try it out.

[BobV]

Can't you apply a gradiant to the transparency between two levels, one being B&W and the other color.

[racer-x]

I just did a picture like you're trying to do. This is the simplest and quickest method:

1) Select the Gradient tool, change Mode from "Normal" to "Saturate".

2) Select the Gradient patern you want and drag the tool across the image.


That's it!

[rallynavvie]

Can't you apply a gradiant to the transparency between two levels, one being B&W and the other color.

Yes, this is what I would do if you wanted a uniform gradient. Using the eraser method is best left if you want an "unclean" or "hand-painted" look to the gradient.

[northcat_8]

I agree. Select gradient tool, set to saturate. You may need to click the gradient palete in the upper left and adjust your colors, to foreground to transparent and your black slider up to where you want it. but it's by far the easiest.

[c_hernandez32]

Thanks it worked great. Just need to add several gradients to truely achieve a noticable difference. Damn if only I knew about dvdrhelp.com 3 years ago, my high school year book would have rocked.