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 :)