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DJ W
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|  Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 5:22 pm Post subject: I want to reduce the number of colors |
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I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10
colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a
photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors
down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines
denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one
monochromatic rage but can’t figure how to get it down to say 10
separate color tones. |
| | Back to top | |  | JakeB
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| | Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 2:12 pm Post subject: Re: I want to reduce the number of colors |
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On Feb 12, 12:22 pm, DJ W <d... (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:
Quote:I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10
colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a
photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors
down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines
denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one
monochromatic rage but can’t figure how to get it down to say 10
separate color tones.
This sounds really interesting. Can you post an example of or link to
the desired outcome? Are you trying to have a vectorized look? |
| | Back to top | | | gamer_reg (A_T) yahoo.com
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| | Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 12:38 pm Post subject: Re: I want to reduce the number of colors |
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On Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:31:12 -0600, Joel <Joel (AT) NoSpam (DOT) com> wrote:
Quote:DJ W <ddwr (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:
I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10
colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a
photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors
down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines
denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one
monochromatic rage but can’t figure how to get it down to say 10
separate color tones.
Switch/Convert to GIF or similar format then you can reduce the color.
I used to do this with a photso I converted to black and white and
then indexed the colors to seperate 6 shades to print white-4 shades
of grey - and black to get a near photo result in a t-shirt.
Danged if I can remember how I did it though. That was 12 years
ago..... let me think about it and I am sure I will muddle through the
process again.
Damned old memory!
Do you want this for a color or a B&W image? |
| | Back to top | | | gamer_reg (A_T) yahoo.com
Guest
| | Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: I want to reduce the number of colors |
| On Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:22:59 -0800 (PST), DJ W <ddwr (AT) hotmail (DOT) com>
wrote:
Quote:I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10
colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a
photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors
down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines
denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one
monochromatic rage but can’t figure how to get it down to say 10
separate color tones.
OK. I think I might have what you are looking for.....
You need to be working with an 8 bit image. Under Image/Mode select 8
bit if not alreadt set at that.
Then you want to select Image/Indexed Colors. This brings up the
Indexed Color edit window. Play with the adjustments and see what you
get. I used Forced: WEB and was allowed a low limit of 217 colors. To
get a 10 color range I had to go either B&W or Primaries in the FORCED
drop down.
Not sure if this is going to do what you want but I hope it helps
some.
Remember - Alwqays work on a copy. |
| | Back to top | | | DJ W
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| | Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:25 pm Post subject: Re: I want to reduce the number of colors |
| On Feb 14, 6:38 am, gamer_... (AT) yahoo (DOT) com wrote:
Quote:On Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:31:12 -0600, Joel <J... (AT) NoSpam (DOT) com> wrote:
DJ W <d... (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:
I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10
colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a
photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors
down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines
denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one
monochromatic rage but can’t figure how to get it down to say 10
separate color tones.
Switch/Convert to GIF or similar format then you can reduce the color.
I used to do this with a photso I converted to black and white and
then indexed the colors to seperate 6 shades to print white-4 shades
of grey - and black to get a near photo result in a t-shirt.
Danged if I can remember how I did it though. That was 12 years
ago..... let me think about it and I am sure I will muddle through the
process again.
Damned old memory!
Do you want this for a color or a B&W image?
Color either monochromatic with 6 or so colors or say 8 or 10 colors |
| | Back to top | | | gamer_reg (A_T) yahoo.com
Guest
| | Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: I want to reduce the number of colors |
| On Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:25:43 -0800 (PST), DJ W <ddwr (AT) hotmail (DOT) com>
wrote:
Quote:On Feb 14, 6:38 am, gamer_... (AT) yahoo (DOT) com wrote:
On Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:31:12 -0600, Joel <J... (AT) NoSpam (DOT) com> wrote:
DJ W <d... (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:
I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10
colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a
photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors
down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines
denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one
monochromatic rage but can’t figure how to get it down to say 10
separate color tones.
Switch/Convert to GIF or similar format then you can reduce the color.
I used to do this with a photso I converted to black and white and
then indexed the colors to seperate 6 shades to print white-4 shades
of grey - and black to get a near photo result in a t-shirt.
Danged if I can remember how I did it though. That was 12 years
ago..... let me think about it and I am sure I will muddle through the
process again.
Damned old memory!
Do you want this for a color or a B&W image?
Color either monochromatic with 6 or so colors or say 8 or 10 colors
Ahhh, You can use this method to isolate color ranges then and go back
in, mask and paint possibly?
Maybe do the range in B&W and then paint the mask in what ever color
you choose. |
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