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Press B to select the Brush Tool , then right-click and photo and select Soft Round as shown above. Next, click on the Foreground Color section on the Toolbar to display the Color Picker :
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Remember that you need to choose natural colors, to match the main details in the photo. For example, here is the color of the skin:
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Then, paint on the appropriate parts, remove the extra parts with the Erazer tool:
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Adjust the Opacity parameter to bring out a more natural look:
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Create a new layer ( Ctrl + Shift + N ) if you want to add another color:
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Note that you should harmonize the fill and adjust other parameters like Opacity.
Improved color via Hue / Saturation feature:
Continuing below, we will find the appropriate color to paint on the outer garment. The steps are quite sequential and simple, just be creative and focus a bit. First, choose a color tone that fits properly:
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And paint on any part of the dress to sample:
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Then press Ctrl + U to display the Hue / Saturation control panel:
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Adjust the Hue, Saturation, and Lightness parameters to match the details in the picture. For example, here you can see that the red color has turned red brown:
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Then press Alt and the icon How to use Photoshop CS5 - Part 11: Change colors from black and white photos Picture 15 in the Layer panel, to hide all the remaining layers. Press the I button to select the Eyedropper tool, and click on the color area you just made to turn it into a background color:
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Do the same with different details in the frame. And after a few steps as above, you will get the following result:
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Of course, to be able to achieve the results as shown above, you will have to spend a lot of time and effort, as well as meticulousness to every detail. This process can be very difficult and complicated, but when you have mastered the tools and skills needed in Photoshop, we believe that you will become professional designers in the future. Wish you success and a new year full of health, happiness, luck in life and career!
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