Photoshop Creative

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

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.

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

Chas, I think the nearest thing to a threshold adjustment layer is a gradient map adjustment layer like this:

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.

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,
Just look at the rendition I submitted in this week's syi challenge.
Chas

Ahh,

Try (again based on CS3)

Image, Adjustments, Threshold

or

Wouldn't a Threshold Adjustment layer do the same thing?

Thanks,John.
It's in the same place in CS4 also.
Chas

Glad you found it.