METHOD THREE: Changing Colors of
Papers and Elements: Changing a Grayscale or Metal object
By and © Shelleyrae Cusbert
There are several ways in which you
can change the colors of papers and elements in DIP. Largely it depends on the
type of change you want to make and the original colors of the piece. Re-coloring
is generally permitted by most designers but you may wish to check the TOU of
the elements before doing so.
The simplest way of adjusting color
in a paper or element is using Effects> Change Hue... This method is perfect for
quick color changes where you do not have a particular shade or color palette
you need to match. You can read about this method here Digital Image Pro: PROGRAM BASIC: METHOD ONE: Changing Colors of Papers and Elements: Using Hue and Saturation
Changing a specific color requires a
different technique. Refer to Digital Image Pro: PROGRAM BASIC: METHOD TWO: Changing Colors of Papers and
Elements: Changing a specific color
This method describes how to change
the color of a grayscale image like a converted brush or a silver metal element
like a bookplate.
Open the .png format brush or
grayscale image to your canvas or project. Select the image and choose Effects>
Black and White.
Choose TouchUp> Color and Saturation
Choose Color balance: Shadows and
then push the C slider (blue/red) all the way to 100. Repeat the same action by
then choosing Color Balance: Midtones and Color Balance: Highlights.
Select Edit Curves.
Choose the Red Channel.
Move the left slide control set at 0
to 100 or until the image begins to show color.
Choose Done and Done.
You can now change the red to a shade
you prefer by using Effects> Change Hue
OR
To color match the image choose
Effects> Fill with texture or color and make your choice from the palette or
choose More Solid Color Choices to match another part of the project.
You can use exactly the same method
to change a silver metal object such as a bookplate, eyelet or charm to a tinted
color.
Try also the following quick color
change methods for metal objects:
* Effects>Black and White to change
gold metal elements to silver OR Effects: Filters> All Filters> Sepia to change
silver metal elements to gold. (use Touchup> Exposure and Lighting to regain a
bit of shine if necessary.
