Mono Conversion

**Dabhand16** · 27-08-2006, 20:09

I've been playing about with mono conversions without much luck. As I'm a bit colour blind, I can't make out if there is any hue in this picture. I'm not so worried about the low skill level in the conversion, more a steer if I've actually got a mono without a tint! Doubless you will be able to tell me.

Chris · 27-08-2006, 21:58

I can still see some colour on the middle boat and on some of the awnings/shutters on the house above the first boat as well. The sea also has a tint to it - any help?

**Dabhand16** · 27-08-2006, 22:09

Thanks, Chris - That's where I suspected I had a problem.

I think this is better

namllihs · 27-08-2006, 22:19

No tint in the 2nd one as far as I can see.

P-E · 27-08-2006, 22:29

I can't see no tint in the 2nd one either.

**Dabhand16** · 27-08-2006, 23:00

Thanks, Guys. At least it shows I was on the right track.

***Dave*** · 28-08-2006, 08:45

Which method are you using Graham to convert ? I would always recommend using Channel Mixers, with tick box for Monochrome.

Chris · 28-08-2006, 11:50

Much better

**Dabhand16** · 28-08-2006, 18:52

Dave - I always do things the hard way. I use saturation and hue along with histogram and/or curves.

From what I can gather, in PSP X, if the mono box is checked, it only uses the 256 greyscale, whereas if you stay in RGB, you get much wider tonal control. (Apparently).

I'll keep plugging away.

***Dave*** · 29-08-2006, 07:52

Do you not have Channel Mixers in PSP-X ?

**Dabhand16** · 29-08-2006, 18:00

Yes, PSP X does have channel mixers. I was mistaken in my belief that the mono checkbox forced a greyscale channel. You have seen my first effort with it on the other thread. I'll keep going using both methods to see what works best, but maybe when I've had more practise the channel mixer will be the way forward.

27-08-2006, 20:09	#1 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,988	Mono Conversion I've been playing about with mono conversions without much luck. As I'm a bit colour blind, I can't make out if there is any hue in this picture. I'm not so worried about the low skill level in the conversion, more a steer if I've actually got a mono without a tint! Doubless you will be able to tell me.

27-08-2006, 21:58	#2 (permalink)
Chris Been here a while Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 392	Re: Mono Conversion I can still see some colour on the middle boat and on some of the awnings/shutters on the house above the first boat as well. The sea also has a tint to it - any help?

27-08-2006, 22:09	#3 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,988	Re: Mono Conversion Thanks, Chris - That's where I suspected I had a problem. I think this is better

27-08-2006, 22:19	#4 (permalink)
namllihs Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Loughborough Leicestershire Posts: 779	Re: Mono Conversion No tint in the 2nd one as far as I can see.

27-08-2006, 22:29	#5 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,503	Re: Mono Conversion I can't see no tint in the 2nd one either.

27-08-2006, 23:00	#6 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,988	Re: Mono Conversion Thanks, Guys. At least it shows I was on the right track.

28-08-2006, 08:45	#7 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,906	Re: Mono Conversion Which method are you using Graham to convert ? I would always recommend using Channel Mixers, with tick box for Monochrome.

28-08-2006, 11:50	#8 (permalink)
Chris Been here a while Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 392	Re: Mono Conversion Much better

28-08-2006, 18:52	#9 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,988	Re: Mono Conversion Dave - I always do things the hard way. I use saturation and hue along with histogram and/or curves. From what I can gather, in PSP X, if the mono box is checked, it only uses the 256 greyscale, whereas if you stay in RGB, you get much wider tonal control. (Apparently). I'll keep plugging away.

29-08-2006, 07:52	#10 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,906	Re: Mono Conversion Do you not have Channel Mixers in PSP-X ?

29-08-2006, 18:00	#11 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,988	Re: Mono Conversion Yes, PSP X does have channel mixers. I was mistaken in my belief that the mono checkbox forced a greyscale channel. You have seen my first effort with it on the other thread. I'll keep going using both methods to see what works best, but maybe when I've had more practise the channel mixer will be the way forward.

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