Tutorial: b/w icons

[novak_fan]

So after a while, I decided to post this one. Is pretty easy I think and the results are really good. Hope you like it.



How to go from this to this Using Photoshop CS2 (using selective colouring)

1.- First thing to do is crop and resize the image. You can also sharpen it once if you want at Filter > Sharpen > Sharpen.

2.-Image > Adjustments > Desaturate

3.-Go to New Adjustment Layer>Selective colouring
Red: +100, 0, 0, 0
Whites: -1, 0, 0, 0
Blacks: +100, +100, +100, +100

4.- Select the image and go to Edit > Copy Merged > Paste

5.-Duplicate the base and set it at Screen opacity 18%

6.- Duplicate the base again , set it on top at Overlay 50%

And that's it,add text, texture or brushes if you feel they are necessary.This is my first tutorial so if you have any questions feel free to ask =)

Also using this tut:

Comments

[muses-circle.livejournal.com]

I don't use Photoshop CS2, but I think the icons you created using this tutorial look fantastic. I really like black and white with a splash of coloring added. ;)

[novak_fan]

thanks a lot Katie! =) For a reason also I have a thing for b/w icons lol

[muses-circle.livejournal.com]

I do too! I think it's the simplicity of the lines and colors.
Of course it might simply have to do with being a b&w movie gal. ;)

[novak_fan]

yep *nodding head* agree. That's why I am planning on making a new batch from SV's Noir. I loved that episode just because it was black & white ;) They looked so classy and elegant.

[hollywood-r-bin.livejournal.com]

Hey Katie, long time no see, had to comment to say that i really really love your chloe icon

[muses-circle.livejournal.com]

Hey Lee!! Thanks! ;) I've always liked this Chloe icon. I believe unique_kiwi made it.

[hollywood-r-bin.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

[em_kellesvig]

I tried your tutorial and really enjoyed it. This is the result. The cap I used is of Juno Award winning bluesman and actor Jim Byrnes.

Because the cap was rather dark, it did have to be screened at 100% twice, then overlay at 30%. Other than that, the tutorial worked beautifully. Thank you for taking the time to do it. :)

[novak_fan]

you're welcome. That icon looks great btw! And yeah, regurlarly that options might vary depends of the background, the light on the image...many things. I kind of forgot to explain that as well *blushing*
But thanks a lot for the comment =)

[exacutive.livejournal.com]

Isbael the icons look great.Ill ry it, when im more free...it looks really simple :)

[novak_fan]

hey thanks! And it is, really. It helped me a lot ;)

[alaskacannoli.livejournal.com]

That's neat! I don't have photoshop (I have paintshop) but I like how it comes out. B&W avies always seem easier to make then they actually are- so this is a good idea!

[novak_fan]

thanks! =) Personally I'm a huge fan of B/W icons. Love that Ryan one btw ;)

[saego.livejournal.com]

wooo... mmmmazing! thank you so very very much :D

[novak_fan]

you're welcome! =) I glad that you like it

[saego.livejournal.com]

YIP-YIP!

[hollywood-r-bin.livejournal.com]

Hey novak, it's probably just me being a ditz but i tried your tutorial and i don't quite get it. I dont use tuts much but the selective coloring bit with all the commas, wasn't sure about that part, did it mean Red part, Cyan +100 and such? Also the copy merge bit, then you said duplicate base... I'm not aure about that bit since the copy merged layer would be over the base and solid, unless you mean the copy merged layer is the base... sorry i've only used like 4 tutorials in my entire time doing fanart so i'm not sure what's going on

[hollywood-r-bin.livejournal.com]

Nevermind i got it lol, thanks for the tut

[novak_fan]

lmao =D ok, you're welcome!