Tutorial: Basic Coloring

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This one is pretty basic. I changed that sakura flower into something more vibrant so I want to share it with you and how it is done. (sorry for turning "photoshop" into a verb)

 

RAW IMAGE

 

Selective

Reds: -24 9 17 6

Yellows: 8 2 61 20

Whites: -32, 5, 12, 5

Blacks: 71 17 6 71

Neutrals: -18 2 8 6

 

Color Balance

Midtones: 7 6 -7

Shadows: 8 11 5

Highlights: 13 -3 9

 

Hue and Saturation

Hue: 0

Saturation: 0

Lightness: 4

 

Levels

 

Curves

 

Vibrance

Vibrance: 6

Saturation: 2

 

After that, normal filtering process. Adjust your own setting. Just make sure it will look flawless.

 

Ctrl+Shft+Alt+E

SMART SHARPEN

Ctrl+Shft+Alt+E

SUFRACE BLUR

Ctrl+Shft+Alt+E

SMART SHARPEN (lower setting)

Ctrl+Shft+Alt+E

GAUSSIAN BLUR, Soft Light, 20% opacity.

 

And you’re done! :)

 

 

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slategrey #1
Chapter 22: Omg this looks beautiful O-o If it isn't stupid of me to ask though, where can I download topaz clean for free? (w/o any payment even when applying it lol)
YOOMESBOND #2
Chapter 21: This looks absolutely stunning!
-caas- #3
Hi. I'm starting a shops list and I want to add your shop/gallery/list/contest/roleplay :
Read the rules, complete this form , put it in the comments box for this link and you will be on the list.

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wingly #4
Chapter 8: Thank you so much for these! Downloaded a few fonts! ♡
Aigo-is-Deby #5
Chapter 2: So, I can click on those links and download Adobe for free? I won't have to pay?
Coccchanel #6
Chapter 18: Thank you~ ^^ I at coloring and this tutorial is awesome~ orz
Isn't the curves image the same as the levels? ._.
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