Art/Technology/Photoshop edit.

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Expert: - 2/14/2011


Question

The photo
Okay so I was doing some blogging online and I came across a really cute picture, and I love this type of edit but I don't know how to do it on Photoshop? if you could help me, that'd be great! Just a few steps to get the same kid of effect :')

Answer

Bike after
First off "technology and art" is outside of my expertise - but since I happen to be pretty good with Photoshop I can help you out - but just this once.

All that is going on here is some messing with colour balance and levels.  First off start by creating a few different identical layers of the image so you can hide/reveal them to check your progress. Start by Image>adjustments>colour balance (also CTRL + B) and moving the toggles around.  It is best to do the shadows one shade (cool) and the highlights another (warm).  You can do a similar thing by applying a photofilter at Image>adjustments>photo filter, and selecting a colour.  Generally your image will be pretty garish at this point so you may want to tone in down by using the desaturation tool Image>adjustments>Hue/saturation and grey it out some.  If you have need of still more over all toning you can add a new layer as a solid colour and reduce the opacity.

There are tons of ways to create an image like this.  just play around and you should find something that works.

below is a picture taken in normal outdoor lighting that I created a similar effect on.

Tom Riddolls M.A.C.

Expertise

As a conservator my focus is on the preservation/care of art objects as opposed to their value. I may assist in the identification of materials used in art making and some of the techniques in traditional art production. Please do not ask me about non-traditional medias such as computer software used to create "modern art". My three areas of specialty are: -European painting and sculpture (1600-1800) -The artifacts and documents of United Empire Loyalist (1770-1850) -Classic Fishing tackle (1850-1960) anything outside these areas may receive vague answers that merely point you in a fruitful direction.

Experience

I am a practising conservator and curator

Education/Credentials
I have a Master's degree in Art Conservation

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