Comments on: How to Convert an Image to a Duotone in Photoshop

By: pupu

pupu — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:58:32 +0000

Hi,

Actually i was wondering if you could help me convert a color image into an absolute black & white image, wherein only the black ink is used while printing.

By: Selvam_A

Selvam_A — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:33:40 +0000

how to enter a values in duotone curves dialogue box, is it have any standard rule for this?

By: Edith

Edith — Sat, 16 May 2009 06:19:46 +0000

For photoshop elements?

By: Phill

Phill — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:01:23 +0000

Oh so that’s what it’s called? I now have to retag half my work with it’s proper name, lol!

By: starrpoint

starrpoint — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:03:39 +0000

Corel PhotoPaint also has a great duotone feature, where you can choose colore or even do three/four color conversions. It is in the image > mode > duotone (8 bit)

I have used this for a long time to quickly add special depth to photos.

By: shoaib

shoaib — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:59:26 +0000

hi there,
thanks pal people like us whi love photography really get alot benefited from you guys…this is indeed a very helpful techniques as only those would understand who who have face it for sum reason…thanks for sharing this.

By: Granger

Granger — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:30:55 +0000

I like duotones too, but I do find them difficult to tweak in order to get the effect you are looking for. One of the reasons is that you have to convert to duotone mode and thus alter your file. At the least you should duplicate your image before going through the duotones process. However, if you know how to create a colored gradient and can figure out the gradient map adjustment layer, you can develop an artful duotone effect without having to go through the duotone mode conversion problems. Its also much easier to tweak and visualize on screen.

By: C Garrett

C Garrett — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:23:37 +0000

How about morning help with Photoshop Elements?

By: Mindy

Mindy — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:46:36 +0000

Could you use this to make a ‘chocolate’ conversion as well? I cannot for the life of me find a good tutorial on how to do it.

By: David R. Darrow

David R. Darrow — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:27:01 +0000

If you save as EPS or PSD for Quark or InDesign, be sure to write down the exact Duotone names of the colors used in the duotones (channels), case sensitive, and name those colors in Quark or InDesign, otherwise you will generate extra plates/negs