Comments on: How to Convert Photos to Black and White Using Image Calculations http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2013/01/18/how-to-convert-photos-to-black-and-white-using-image-calculations/ Photoshop, Lightroom, and Photography Tips for Photographers Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Beth DesJardin http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2013/01/18/how-to-convert-photos-to-black-and-white-using-image-calculations/comment-page-1/#comment-141236 Beth DesJardin Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:55:49 +0000 http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/?p=24352#comment-141236 Oh my goodness! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Haven’t yet found quite the B&W preset/action I’m looking for. Thanks so much for this! :)

]]> By: Kara http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2013/01/18/how-to-convert-photos-to-black-and-white-using-image-calculations/comment-page-1/#comment-141003 Kara Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:48:40 +0000 http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/?p=24352#comment-141003 Just wanted to add that when I DON’T use this method — mainly if a photo has a lot of shadow in it and Image Calculations creates a little TOO much contrast for my taste — my other favorite is the base action from Winter Wonderland (Seasons) :)

]]> By: Kara http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2013/01/18/how-to-convert-photos-to-black-and-white-using-image-calculations/comment-page-1/#comment-141002 Kara Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:45:38 +0000 http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/?p=24352#comment-141002 When you pasted the new layer, you can see both layers in the layer panel, correct? Try right-clicking on the layers panel and selecting “Merge Visible.” If you’re on a Mac, Shift+Command+E. Hope that helps!

]]> By: Kara http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2013/01/18/how-to-convert-photos-to-black-and-white-using-image-calculations/comment-page-1/#comment-141001 Kara Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:43:36 +0000 http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/?p=24352#comment-141001 Depends on how many layers you have at that point, but I usually do my BW conversions last, so I usually do Merge Visible :)

]]> By: Kara http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2013/01/18/how-to-convert-photos-to-black-and-white-using-image-calculations/comment-page-1/#comment-141000 Kara Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:42:26 +0000 http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/?p=24352#comment-141000 Yep, black and white conversions definitely fall under the adage of “there’s more than one way to skin a cat.” For me personally, I have a pretty consistent shooting style, so Image Calculations tends to give me the desired effect on 90% of my images. So I find it easier than futzing with the sliders in B&W Adjustment. If B&W Adjustment works better for you, there’s no reason to use one versus the other! It’s all a matter of style.

]]> By: Jodi Friedman, MCP Actions http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2013/01/18/how-to-convert-photos-to-black-and-white-using-image-calculations/comment-page-1/#comment-140956 Jodi Friedman, MCP Actions Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:01:51 +0000 http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/?p=24352#comment-140956 Start by watching the videos on our site for the Fusion product. Links are on the product page. Also read the pdf and look through Blueprints on our blog, as many use Fusion.

enjoy!

]]> By: Alicia G http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2013/01/18/how-to-convert-photos-to-black-and-white-using-image-calculations/comment-page-1/#comment-140942 Alicia G Sun, 20 Jan 2013 07:38:00 +0000 http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/?p=24352#comment-140942 I have purchased the Fusion set as my VERY FIRST set of actions ever, but I don’t think that I have gotten nearly all the great things I can from the set. Where is the best place to learn more about those actions? You tube? Your Page? Advice please!!! I know Fusion has so much to offer and want to get back to it and REALLY explore all of it’s capabilities! THANKS for any info….

]]> By: Kiley http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2013/01/18/how-to-convert-photos-to-black-and-white-using-image-calculations/comment-page-1/#comment-140921 Kiley Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:36:03 +0000 http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/?p=24352#comment-140921 Thank you! I use your Fusion actions but just tried this on some shots from a NILMDTS session and it is perfect! Easy and fast and totally took care of red blotchiness.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2013/01/18/how-to-convert-photos-to-black-and-white-using-image-calculations/comment-page-1/#comment-140915 Michelle Sat, 19 Jan 2013 21:30:30 +0000 http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/?p=24352#comment-140915 I loved the outcome I got with this technique but I couldn’t get the image to save as black and white. I did the edit, copy, edit, paste but there was no option to merge or flatten the image. I saved it but it saved as my original color image. Any suggestions on how I need to flatten the image? Layer, Flatten Image was not available to do.

Thanks,

]]> By: MoniqueDK http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2013/01/18/how-to-convert-photos-to-black-and-white-using-image-calculations/comment-page-1/#comment-140891 MoniqueDK Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:25:36 +0000 http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/?p=24352#comment-140891 Super, I used it today, and the result is great! Thanks!

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