Actually, if you go into Hue/saturation, then select each of the colors you want to REMOVE (as in this case: red/magenta) then it’s easy to remove ALL of the other colors except the ones you want to keep.
But, just because you CAN do this, doesn’t mean you SHOULD. ICK!
This fauxtog must have spent HOURS making an ordinary photo look awful. I’ve seen a couple of well done selective color shots but usually they are horrible – like this one.
That is a simple use of the de-saturation sliders in photoshop. Probably took a minute at most…about the same length of photographic training this fauxtog has under his/her belt.
Lightroom makes this kind of atrocity simple to accomplish too – you can remove individual colors. But most people with any sense would simply not do so.
A death inspired spot colour image? The fact that the main subjects are lacking colour is very reminiscent of the shots people use to take of corpses shortly after death.
While I agree that this is an awful example of “post processing,” I also feel that all of the “seasoned Pros” that have or will weigh in on this (and God knows how many others) terrible images should be using the proper terminology while doing so. Below are a few links that may be helpful. I’m quite confident that if it were a fauxtog continually using incorrect jargon, they would be burned at the stake and told to “study the craft” or “get an education.” My point here is not to defend garbage fauxtogs charging people for trash photos, but is that if you’re going to be an arrogant bastard (read: give specific and non-constructive criticism), know your shit.
Given that this is a shot from an interracial marriage, perhaps the selective color drop-out was a commentary on…color…and um, how important diversity is. And stuff.
Mel C
everything in color! just as long as its not the subject!
Stacey
And they are a nice blueish tint for an extra special touch!
Dana
Actually, if you go into Hue/saturation, then select each of the colors you want to REMOVE (as in this case: red/magenta) then it’s easy to remove ALL of the other colors except the ones you want to keep.
But, just because you CAN do this, doesn’t mean you SHOULD. ICK!
Anonymous
They probably didn’t spot color it, they just toned down the red/orange/magenta hues. Takes like 20 seconds.
Steven Webb
Oh it’s spot colored. I thought the subjects had shuffled off this mortal coil.
Ann
Did they just take out all the red tones?
Dani
Lol I love how they kept a little bit of colour in her hair. Well I don’t love it… I just.. ?
doppelganger
Aren’t they lucky their eyes are closed. They cant see this
H M Bascom
This fauxtog must have spent HOURS making an ordinary photo look awful. I’ve seen a couple of well done selective color shots but usually they are horrible – like this one.
ashlee
I cringe the day I ever learned it – lol- it was awesome for about a week – now , it just makes my eyes burn =
Scee
That is a simple use of the de-saturation sliders in photoshop. Probably took a minute at most…about the same length of photographic training this fauxtog has under his/her belt.
Heather
Lightroom makes this kind of atrocity simple to accomplish too – you can remove individual colors. But most people with any sense would simply not do so.
FS
I’m just loving that blue dominant on the white shirt and dress….NOT!
This fauxtog might take another minute to study colour management, too.
Angie
ok that is soooo creepy.
That guy.
Is that Dave Chapelle?
Daniel
Sigh!!! =(
Natalie
Bwahaha! Spot coloring…you’re doing it wrong!
Jeroen
Colour me badd!
NickE
A death inspired spot colour image? The fact that the main subjects are lacking colour is very reminiscent of the shots people use to take of corpses shortly after death.
Ros
The wonky shelves bother me the most. Meh!
Michelle
I just…wow…I got nothing. Why would someone even DO such a thing?
Wsroadrunner
Again… why?
Arrogant Bastard
While I agree that this is an awful example of “post processing,” I also feel that all of the “seasoned Pros” that have or will weigh in on this (and God knows how many others) terrible images should be using the proper terminology while doing so. Below are a few links that may be helpful. I’m quite confident that if it were a fauxtog continually using incorrect jargon, they would be burned at the stake and told to “study the craft” or “get an education.” My point here is not to defend garbage fauxtogs charging people for trash photos, but is that if you’re going to be an arrogant bastard (read: give specific and non-constructive criticism), know your shit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_color
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spot_color
Ally
this makes me want to kill myself.
Ally
this makes me want to kill myself
Angela MacIsaac (@that_angela)
She looks like death warmed over.
Salzie
Just no
Ann
Given that this is a shot from an interracial marriage, perhaps the selective color drop-out was a commentary on…color…and um, how important diversity is. And stuff.
Or maybe this is just crap.