Retro Image
Before:
After:
1. Open up your image. I'll be using the image below of Coco Rocha in Elle France.
(December 2007)
2. Duplicate your image and go to image>>adjustments>>desaturate. This
should have turned your image black and white if it was originally a coloured image.
3. Next, go to image>>adjustments>>brightness/contrast
We want to make your image with as less shadows/dark lighting as possible.
Take in mind that it does not matter how 'foolish' your image looks at the moment,
just make sure you fulfill this method correctly, to the best you can.
Here are the settings I've used:
Here's what my image looks like after this step:
4. Once you've done that, go to image>>adjustments>>threshold
Move the triangle left to right until you get the desired detailing of your
image.
Here are the settings I've used:
Here's what my image looks like after this step:
5. Now delete all your layers except for the threshold image layer you
just created. You should now only be left with one layer which consist of your
threshold image/layer.
6. Create a new layer and drag it under your threshold layer. Fill this layer with
the colour white, or the background colour of your threshold. (Which should be either black
or white.)
7. Select your threshold image layer in your layer pannel and pick an appropiate
eraser size and type. (Tip: Avoid using 'feather' erasers.)
Next, eliminate/erase the parts of your image that you don't want.
Here's what I got after this step:
8. Almost done! All we now need to do is create a new layer on top of your
threshold image, and fill it with a bright solid colour, or you can fill it with gradient
colours if you wish.
I've chosen to use a gradient, with the colours #F7941D and #EFDD4D
Now just set the layer filled with gradient colours, or a solid colour to
darken/multiply. (Depending on your likings.)
Here's my result!