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Photoshop Split
Toning
A split toned print is a black and white print that has been partially toned or a mix of toning effects have been applied.
When this is done correctly the effects can be really very subtle, and very attractive.
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Begin by creating the Black
& White image using the "Channel
Mixer".
When satisfied with the tones, flatten the image using the "Layer > Flatten Image"
command.
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Make
a new "Adjustment Layer" "Layer > New
Adjustment layer > Color Balance"
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When
the "Color Balance" dialog appears we set the "Tone
Balance" for "Mid tones and Shadows".
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Adjust
the "Color Balance" of the mid -tones and shadows for the
desired effect. This will be your base color.
Color Balance
dialog - mid-tones/shadows settings
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Now
we repeat the above exercise for the "Mid tones and Highlights"
but use contrasting settings.
Color Balance
dialog - mid tones/highlights settings
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Next
right mouse button click the "Color Balance" layer in the
"Layers" palette, and select
"Blending Options".
Layers Palette
Photoshop Layer
Style Dialog
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Now we select the "black
triangle" below "This Layer:"
in the "Blend If:" section of the "Layer Style"
dialog.
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Move the black triangle to
approximately 50
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Hold down the "Option/Alt"
key on the keyboard and left mouse click the black triangle to split it.
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Now move the right half of the black
triangle to about 180/200
Photoshop
layer Options dialog after adjustment of blending slider
Unfortunately the effect might not be
as obvious on-screen as it is in print form.
Above image is the end results of Split Toning
Above
example is a normal Black & White image |
