Photoshop
Elements 3 Tutorial
Color Change
Start by extracting the
object you want to change the color of. Any
object will do, but shiny objects with high
contrast are the best to work with since they
already contain the shadows, mid-tones and
highlights you need.
You may need to also convert your object to
black and white using 'Image | Mode | Greyscale'.
Once that's done, create a new layer and fill it
with color using the paint bucket tool. Hold
down the alt key and click on the line between
the two layers on the layers palette to wrap the
color around the shape of the car and
automatically remove it from all other areas.
Reduce the opacity of the color layer to about
65% and select the 'soft light' blend mode from
the drop down on the layers palette. Use the
eraser tool to erase color from parts that are
not colored, that would be everything except the
body.
Make sure you also erase the black areas to
remove the color from them as well. You can
create a colored background for your object and
place it on the bottom (background) layer.
Experiment with the gradient tool to create soft
background spot lighting that compliments the
color of your object.
If you substitute a graphic for the color layer,
you can even create the illusion of a custom
paint job. Experimenting with different photos
instead of the solid color will amaze you at the
different effects you can achieve. Try to take
your compositions a step further with different
effects such as background lighting and
reflections.
Play around with all the settings to get the
desired effect you want on your composition. Try
to recolor food or other unusual objects. These
are powerful tools once you get a grasp on using
them. Most of all, have fun!
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