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Jul 20, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Tutorials
Cross-Processed Effect in Photoshop
Color has a profound effect on how I feel.Therefore, the use of color makes an impact on my photography. Before I process every photos, I'll identify the mood first and adjust them. Occasionally, I like to use a blue tint to create a mood that feels tranquil and reminiscent of the ocean and sky colors.
I like to tried different methods when it comes to process the photos. Sometime I tweak the "Curves" parameters, other time I experiment with the adjustment layer. In this tutorial I will show you how to get the blue tint cross processed effect that I use a lot. Remember, to play with the adjustment layer by changing the color or the opacity as you wish. You'll find a lot of different result as you experiment with them. Have fun!
Open up the original picture
Duplicate the original layer
Set the duplicate layer to "Screen" mode with 60% opacity.
Select the "Color Fill" adjustment layer and set the color to #06032c.
Set the blend mode to "Exclusion" with 50% opacity.
Select the "Color Fill" adjustment layer again and set the color to #093776.
Set the blend mode to "Soft Light" with 60% opacity.
In the layers palette click on the adjustment layer menu icon and select "Level".
Set your level adjustment layer to 23,1.00, 249 as shown.
Final Result with a Blue tint over it.
Example 2 - Before
Example 2 - After
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8 comments
Cross-Processed Effect in Photoshop
karen chavez Says:
Aug 1st, 2010 04:43 | Reply
Hi Sarah,
I love to take pictures of my kids & scenery. But I don’t know how to edit them. We recently have a trip to Sedona, AZ and took a lot of photos. How do I edit pictures that have blue clouds & real green trees, that emphasizes the red rock..I am new to this photoshop and I only knew the basics. But I love how you presented your idea here(blue effect background).
Pls help me. Thanks a lot. And what version of photoshop will you recommend for me as beginner?
swgraphic Says:
Aug 2nd, 2010 17:45 | Reply
Hi Karen, Thank you for visiting my blog. The easiest way is probly using Photoshop actions. Download the photoshop action from here. Install them and see if the result is what you like. http://www.ps-actions.com/action/landscape-and-sky-action http://www.ps-actions.com/action/i-dark-303 http://www.ps-actions.com/action/photoshop-action-ver3 Another way to edit color is go to Image menu on top --> Adjustment Layer--> and then select Selective color. Play with the slider on different color to correct the photo. I’m currently using CS4 at work and CS3 at home so CS3-CS5 is good to go for you. I hope I answered your question. Have fun with Photoshop! Best, Sarah
jenn Says:
Aug 15th, 2010 11:12 | Reply
Thanks! Just wrote it down for some fun experimenting later!
