Selectively Colorize an Image Part 2

Learn one very simple way, using the mask of the Black & White Gradient Map Adjustment layer to conceal or reveal parts of the image in color and other parts as a black and white version.
See Part 1 at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lq0SLG7FEUc

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[genesys117]

do you know how to use GIMP, can I do this utilizing GIMP?

thanks!

[photoshopmama]

Sorry, I've never used GIMP, mainly because it can't co-exist without severe problems with Photoshop on the same system.

[artnaz]

Great! Thanks a lot!

I have a question though, in CS4 (on a Mac) ctrl+I (+I) doesn't work for inversion. When I search in the commands on "inver" it only gives me "invert visible surface" (which is gray and unselectable), "inverse" (shift++I) (also unselectable), and "new adjustment layer: invert" (which makes a negative of the picture).

I would be even more thankful if you could help me with this! :)

[photoshopmama]

Checked on both Mac and PC CS4. The actual location of the Invert command on all versions is under the top menu-Image>Adjustments>Invert where the shortcut is also listed as Comand I on Mac and Control I on PC. Make sure if you are trying to invert a mask that the mask is highlighted also says "Mask" in the document title bar. Also if you've created custom shortcuts, you may have overriden the default shortcuts. Does this help?

[imster]

Heaven is for those who don't hesitate to share! I bet God's lookin down at u n smilin rite nw for helping millions ladat!

Thanks a million fo helpin us out! I like yo style of explaining as well. Very evenly paced. Concise and clear. Traits of a good teacher. Keep it up Mama :)

[0168257061]

I understood in the part.

This is a holy great tutorial for beginners like me. ;)

+1

[regal033]

Thanks for the brilliant tips, tricks and shortcuts. I've learned a few new things today.

[micjwelch]

@genesys117 You could duplicate the layer, desaturate it, then erase parts to reveal the color layer behind it.

[McIcePick47]

thank u

[sundawg57]

Wow, Thanks for the great, easy to understand tutorial.Photoshopmama, YOU ROCK!!!

[mastersbx3]

amazing! Ur gonna make me rich ! lol

[talalbughti]

u awesome....thnx...............­.

[RollTheFemers]

Yes! Thank you!

[SIL066]

Photoshopmama you're awesome. I've been tryin to figure out the soft black & white touch a long time... Thanks again!:)

[sandycalderone]

your tutorials are a life saver! thanks!!

[luv2cook7]

Hi Mama! thanks for this excellent tutorial, i followed your simple steps and my son's photo became master piece! thanks and keep up the good work. regards MK.