How to isolate a color

Hello and welcome to our 8th tutorial on AREA 1!

This is what we’ll be learning how to make today:

So let’s get to work!

Open your image you want to modify in Adobe Photshop. Right click on the image layer and choose Duplicate Layer and then select the original layer and Desature. (SHIFT + CTRL + U)

So now we have 2 layers: the layer above (coloured) and the original layer (black&white).
See Screenshot 1.
Select the coloured layer and add a layer mask.
See Screenshot 2.

Now, be sure that you have selected the mask not the layer and
See Screenshot 3.
choose the Eraser Tool and starting erasing the parts you want to change the color.
See Screenshot 4.

That’s it! Hope you’ll enjoy this tutorial! Please leave a comment & thanks for the visit.



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Author: Mihai Opariuc - E-mail

My name is Opariuc Mihai, I'm a graphic/web designer from Ploiesti, Romania and I'm the owner of AREA 1. I hope we can share a lot of information, tips&tricks and ideas through this website. Follow me on Twitter @area1.

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