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Since there isno adjustments category in the filter pallette in CS4, just how do you make a high contrast b&w?
Chas
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Chas,

Because I shoot in RAW, I usually use Adobe Camera Raw to convert to B&W. It can also be done using adjustment layers. There is a B&W adjustment layer or the Hue/Sat adjustment layer; contrast can then be increased using the curves adjustment layer. You can either adjust the curve manually or use some of the presets.
Joe

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Chas, see if this will help
page 312 re high contrast black & white --- threshold adjustment
http://books.google.com/books?id=f38qA2 ... q=&f=false
Betty
Win 8.1, PS CC, Canon bridge P&S
Chas, I think the nearest thing to a threshold adjustment layer is a gradient map adjustment layer like this:
threshold.jpg
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You start with a standard black to white gradient,
then put a black point around the middle of the graph,
then a white one just right of the black one.

Then move both points right or left to get the desired effect.
Michel B
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Chas,

Based on CS3, there is a B&W adjustment layer available and you can click and drag (left/right) in the picture image to adjust the contrast of whatever colour is picked by the eyedropper when you do that - or you can adjust the sliders in the dialogue box to your hearts content.

I have a Scott Kelby method somewhere that he uses for "high-contrast" B&W, but maybe you could post an example of what you are trying to achieve.
John
John,
Just look at the rendition I submitted in this week's syi challenge.
Chas
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f/16 on a sunny day.....:)
Ahh,

Try (again based on CS3)

Image, Adjustments, Threshold

or

Wouldn't a Threshold Adjustment layer do the same thing?
John
Thanks,John. :thanks:
It's in the same place in CS4 also.
Chas
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f/16 on a sunny day.....:)
Glad you found it.
John
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