This week, I have been playing at emulating traditional B&W toning using
Photoshop. I followed the guidance I found at www.computer-darkroom.com,
which involves applying sequential color balance layers and using blending options.
This shot, taken minutes after Allison's new haircut, was split-toned.
Please scroll down to see comparisons.
The above shot, in three different versions:
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| greyscale
image lo-res Noritsu scan from Tri-X negative |
sepia
version +20/+10/-10 shadows and midtones |
split-toned same PLUS -12/0/+12 midtones and highlights with restricted blending range |
Another recent photo, from the back patio at Caffe Driade, that seemed appropriate for toning experiments..
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| greyscale
image lo-res Noritsu scan from Tri-X negative |
sepia
version +20/+10/-10 shadows and midtones |
split-toned same PLUS -10/-3/+10 midtones and highlights with restricted blending range |
Photo from New Orleans that I showed earlier.
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| greyscale
image lo-res Noritsu scan from Tri-X negative |
sepia
version +20/+10/-10 shadows and midtones |
split-toned same PLUS -7/-1/+4 midtones and highlights with restricted blending range |