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BigSlick
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question about using overlay in Photshop
« on: Tuesday 30 June 09 18:01 UTC (UK) »
When giving colour to a B&W photo I have noticed that dark grey "noise" does not take the colour at all and the result gives a "dirty" appearance. If i use a straight colour I lose the shading and texture. Anyone have this problem and how do I solve it? example attached shows the dark spots that make the yellow look "dirty".

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Re: question about using overlay in Photshop
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 30 June 09 18:12 UTC (UK) »
Have you tried increasing the opacity? or increasing the saturation?


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Re: question about using overlay in Photshop
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 30 June 09 18:14 UTC (UK) »
Have you tried using "colour" instead of "overlay"?  I prefer that myself.

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Re: question about using overlay in Photshop
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 30 June 09 18:22 UTC (UK) »
Quote from: wendypusey on Tuesday 30 June 09 18:14 UTC (UK)
Have you tried using "colour" instead of "overlay"?  I prefer that myself.

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No I have'nt I will try it out.
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Re: question about using overlay in Photshop
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 30 June 09 18:24 UTC (UK) »
Have you tried re-moving the noise? Photoshop comes with a filter to remove noise.
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Re: question about using overlay in Photshop
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 30 June 09 19:10 UTC (UK) »
Quote from: oldhippy on Tuesday 30 June 09 18:24 UTC (UK)
Have you tried re-moving the noise? Photoshop comes with a filter to remove noise.
Elements does not have a noise remover just a despeckle but that does'nt do it either. I can't find "colour" as opposed to overlay.
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Re: question about using overlay in Photshop
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 30 June 09 19:12 UTC (UK) »
Colour is right at the bottom of the list.  Below overlay.

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Re: question about using overlay in Photshop
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 30 June 09 19:30 UTC (UK) »
When I want to add colour to old photos (esp. a sepia tone for example), I desaturate & then Image => Adjust => Colour Balance.

With that Colour Balance tool window that opens, play around with the 3 Colour Balance sliders in combination with the Tone Balance radio buttons & see how you go.

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Re: question about using overlay in Photshop
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 30 June 09 19:54 UTC (UK) »
After colouring why don’t you use the clone stamp? I’ve done that sometimes when I’m not happy with the finish.
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Re: question about using overlay in Photshop
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday 30 June 09 20:23 UTC (UK) »
wil have a go, thanks for the advice so far guys
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