Updated B&W Conversion Resources

GM
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Glenn_Mitchell
May 6, 2004
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I just updated my "TLR B&W Conversion" action set to version 1.0b. The new version adds two new actions. Now you can make high contrast B&W conversions using a pair of Hue/Saturation layers, paired Selective color and Hue/Saturation layers, or paired Curves and Hue/Saturation layers.

I think most photographers will prefer the action using paired Selective Color and Hue/Saturation layers or or paired Curves and Hue/Saturation layers. While you can achieve similar results with any of the three techniques, adjusting selected colors by adjusting their CMYK values is more analogous to how filters work. If you are a B&W film photographer who moved to digital, you might like the paired Curves layer and Hue/Saturation layer.

In addition to the updated action set, I updated my tutorial and my learning gallery to get you started with the technique.

The action set:
< http://www.thelightsright.com/DigitalDarkroom/PhotoshopTools /TLR%20B&W%20Conversion.zip>

The tutorial:
< http://www.thelightsright.com/DigitalDarkroom/Tutorials/Conv erting%20from%20Color%20to%20Black%20&%20White.pdf>

The learning gallery:
< http://www.thelightsright.com/DigitalDarkroom/LearningGaller ies/B&WFineArt/B&WFineArt.htm>

Cheers,

Mitch
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Jeff_Schewe
May 6, 2004
Do you ever post here OTHER THAN TO PROMOTE YOUR OWN WEB SITE?
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Pierre_Courtejoie
May 6, 2004
Jeff, AFAIK, his tutorials are free…
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LenHewitt
May 6, 2004
Jeff,

While Glen is posting only links to free-stuff, I don’t have a problem, as forum visitors may find those links useful
RK
Rob_Keijzer
May 6, 2004
Jeff,

He also promotes this forum by contributing with fine tips, tricks and tutorials.

Nothing wrong with that, to say the least.

I certainly gained skill through folks that made the effort to write articles etc. Website or not.

Rob
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Glenn_Mitchell
May 6, 2004
Thanks, folks. I am only trying to help people get the most out of their photography.

I have learned a lot from people all over the Web. There are a lot of people like me who spend a considerable amount of their time and energy writing tutorials, making action sets, etc. Sharing my experience allows me to repay the benefits I have received forward so others can benefit.

I am gratified that so many people find my tutorials and action sets useful. Since I posted an update this weekend to my tutorial on splitting channels for B&W conversion, more than 4000 people have downloaded it. If even a small fraction of those readers find it helpful, I will be extremely pleased and feel it was time well spent.

Everything on my Web site is free. There are no banner ads.

I do accept Paypal donations, although they are neither required or expected. I am not trying to augment my income, and I do not want someone to miss an opportunity to learn because money is an issue. The donations barely cover the cost of the Web service provider. For that I am genuninely grateful.

Jeff has *PERSONAL* issues with me. It would be better if he addressed them with me in private. Enough said on that point in public, I believe. 😉

I hope you continue to find my Photoshop resources helpful. More are on the way. 🙂

Cheers,

Mitch
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Thee_DarkOverLord
May 6, 2004
I do accept Paypal donations,

So do I

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