Today's tutorial/freebie is one that comes with a disclaimer/warning. I'm going to be showing you how to Selectively color a photograph (leave some things in color). While this is a cool method, and very good at focusing attention, please please PLEASE don't over use it. There's nothing worse than a B/W photo with a random object in color that has nothing to do with the photo. This is a technique that should NOT be used just because you know how to do it. I take no responsiblity for badly selectively colored photos that may result from watching this tutorial. Use at your own risk!
With that out of the way.. On to the tutorial:
After watching the tutorial you can snag an action that does the steps
Also, remember to leave me a comment, hello, suggestion, whatever in the comments and you may win your choice of action sets (Winner will be posted on Monday, so check back then!)
And THIS week's winner will win a set of the brand spankin' new phaunt EXTRAS set.. still yet to be released. I'm still finishing up the set, but this weeks winner will not only get their choice of color or b/w , but they'll get to have the new extras set before it's available for purchase.. how cool is that?
Remember, I LOVE to see examples of what you're doing with the tutorials, so if you leave me one that just might help your chances of winning..... also.. Remember that I LOVE elephants, the color purple, and Dr. Pepper.. any one of those things (or a combination of them) may also help your chances.. Just giving some ideas ;)
I am Sooooooooooo close to releasing the new extras sets.. just have to finish up stuff.. Keep your eyes on the blog, I'll be giving away stuff to kick off the new sets, you don't want to miss them!
Have a great Weekend everyone!!
40 comments:
Ok so I can't figure out how to post a photo, and I really wanted you to see what I did w/your tutorial. I know it's simple, but it's the photos I had open at the time I went and viewed the video. I love that you teach everything on "how to" and then give you the short cuts. I tried this both ways, but liked doing it myself best.
http://mycandidmoments.blogspot.com/
awesome blossom! thanks for sharing! I really like this method!
I can not thank you enough for showing us how to do this stuff. Freebie fridays is like my caffine for the morning.
Thanks once again for a great tutorial. I have a picture I have been wanting to do this too, but have not taken the time to learn how to do it yet. I am inspired now to get it done. If I get brave enough I will post it :-)
Kylie- I was amazed at this tutorial. I've been doing the history tool to add color back in. This is more simple and detailed. I'll have more control! I can not WAIT to try this.
PS: LOVE LOVE LOVE the "ElePHAUNT" tips that show up on the side... great touch!
Keri
Thank you - a lot of fun. I used to do the old eraser method - this is sooo much better - thanks! I thought you weren't going to have time to post today - I was so excited to see this!
Thanks for your Freebies every Friday! As always...they are wonderful!
You and your generosity ROCK Sista!
It's so nice of you to bring a little Photoshop knowledge to the masses.
Thanks for all you do!!
Kylie,
Ive told you before and I will tell you again....YOU ARE AMAZING. Your tuts are excellent and your freebies are awesome. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE ya.
PS
Im including a pic of my lil baby shrek...lol
[IMG]http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u280/tash8385/100_6199copycopy.jpg[/IMG]
Hope it works. If not...here is the direct link :)
http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u280/tash8385/?action=view¤t=100_6199copycopy.jpg
Cool tutorial! Thanks for sharing. I don't know how to add a photo, but here's the link to it (hopefully this will work!):
http://xd7.xanga.com/558d854751130149205138/m110992072.jpg
I can say 'Thank you' - but...
It's not enough to say the things like 'It's amazing' or 'It's very useful'
There are too many things to do in the life: children, house, work etc. etc.
I can just say 'You are Mother Teresa for Photoshop users', not only in the Unites States, but all around the world.
From Russia with love,
Sergey
It's like Christmas every Friday morning. I open your website first thing to see whats new! THANK YOU!
Thanks! You've given yet another reason to love Fridays! Can't wait to find a photo try this out on!
Thanks so much for the great tutorials. Im really thrilled with how thoroughly and simply you explain things so that even I can understand. I enjoy my Fridays with you and look forward to them.
YOU ROCK ...... AGAIN !
I sent you my sample, a slide from the carnival last week.
Thank you for showing me so many new things this program can do.
I am always blown away by your generosity and knowledge! You have taught me so much and I thank you!!
I love this video, for the first time I feel like I can do something in PhotoShop! Thank you
Your videos are awsome! For the first time I feel like I can do something in PS!! Thank you!
Thanks so much for the tutorials Kylie, and thanks for the WARNING about overuse of selective coloring. Nothing is worse than when I have a client ask me if I can take a black and white photo of their kid, but leave the eyes blue... I always tell them it's never as good as they think it will be.... Most people end up agreeing THANK GOODNESS!!!
Here's a link to my play - purple tutu - and I added the purple elephant. Sorry - no Dr Pepper to be had here. LOL!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/1492945319_58aec603eb_m.jpg
As always Kylie...I love your simple approach to explaining things! Thanks so much!! I can't wait for Fridays to see what else I can learn! :) Here's my play on the BW/color :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/ocean413/Pictures/MikhailDJTsar092907_1555x7newmouthc.jpg
Thanks Kylie - the tutorials are so helpful, I am an Aussie stay at home mum and really enjoy doing these I am new to the whole photography/photoshop thing and your tutorials give me something to do that involves toys that a grown up uses. I will send you an email with the photo i edited using your action.
Regards Des
wow...so I really have been doing selective colour the hard way! Thanks, you are fab!
Love, Love, Love your tutorials!!!! Just can't figure out how to post my "play"....
Girl you are AWESOME! I have been doing this for years the hard way, and almost didn't watch. So glad I went ahead and watched! Thanks for sharing your know-how!
Wow... thank you so much! So easily explained! I appreciate you taking the time to do that and sharing! I have seen you on ILP for a while but this is the first time I have checked this out... will be looking more for sure! Thank you again :) Teresa
I just wanted to tell you thank you.
I have PS Elements 3. I as getting rather discouraged with it since I couldn't seem to figure out how to do much of anything with it. But in watching your tutorials (even though they aren't for Elements) I have been playing with it more and more. Challanging myself to find a way to do what it is that you are teaching. Because of your tutorials, I'm learning. Thank you for that.
Oh yeah, it might be nice for me to show you my play on it, hu?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2100/1496432635_e8c0ea37ca_o.jpg
Again, thank you!
Kylie,
I have tried to post a pic/link on here. I have no idea how. Check out my "Kylie's Favorites" on my blog. http://www.clanofhay.blogspot.com BTW You rock! I love your blog and tutorials. My new Friday ritual :)
~tiffany
What a coincidence! I LOVE elephants the color purple and Dr. Pepper TOO!!! and I LOVE the amazingly cool tutorials and freebies you put on here! I am also a teacher; when I taught Kindergarten I had a sweet little boy named Nick who was CRAZY about elephants. Every time he saw a picture of one he would squeal and get very excited. Anytime another child saw one, they'd run to him and show him the picture. Every time I see your elephants on here, I think of him. Now, who can turn down a sweet teacher who had a sweet elephant lovin' kid in her class?!
Hey Kylie, thanks for the awesome tutorial. I hope you dont mind, but I used a couple of the wedding photos you took to try out the selective color. I think they turned out great. you can check them out on flickr.
Thanks :)
Thanks for a great tutorial and the freebie. I really do appreciate it.
Wow - That was really interesting. Thanks Kylie. This will be a fun one to play with,
Thanks for the great tutorial. I've been wanting to learn how to do this but was too intimidated to learn. thanks so much.
Love the video! Thank you for sharing. I learned a few things while watching it. Off to see what else you have to teach!
Thanks again :)
LOL at mentioning the 'overuse'.... I love your actions & have been having fun with some of my photos. still got some tweaking to do as I'm still relatively new to the whole world of photo editing. Thanks heaps for the tutorials each week... they go a long way to helping me understand things!
Thank you *so* much, Kylie. I looove your tutorials. You are amazing. Thank you for your generosity.
~Vicky
A big THANK YOU for your freebie friday & also for the actions. I bought the Whole Shebang a couple of weeks ago & it has cut my proofing time by more than half!
Thank you so VERY much.
Karina
Sydney, Australia.
Just found your blog! Can't wait to try some of these out :)
Kylie....you are so talented! And I love your tutorials.
I only know the basics of PS but I'm hoping that watching your tutorials will help towards learning it more in-depth! Plus I love your actions, and I'm addicted to buying them. Now I need to see what the "Extras" are! Thanks so much for your generosity in sharing your knowledge and talent.
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