Want your B/W's to POP?...a quick and easy tutorial

[photogrl2020]

Originally Posted by triptych_angel

I believe the command key is the same as ctrl key on a mac. HTH

Oh..yeah, that's what I meant. haha. I did the command key and I'm not seeing the marching ants. Anyone got any other ideas??

[daan05]

Command-click (Mac) on the mask channel to load the channel as a selection. In this case, hold the command key down while clicking on the RGB (composite) channel [I click on the icon but you can do it anywhere but the eye icon]. You won't see anything there but when you go back to Layers you will have your marching ants.

[daan05]

Your original image can be color or B&W (but must have color information). The results will be based on blend mode. I use Hard Mix for a cross process posterized image that is the bomb to me.
You rock Vince; nothing better than quick easy instructions.

[daan05]

Started with this



ended with this

[Marriedin79]

An hour later, playing with this effect ... and I really like how it turned out on a color shot:

[vickystylton]

great tip! this is sure going into my regular edits.

[iltby]

This is brilliant, really love the effect. Definitely going to use it again in future. Thanks