Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "jgm818" <jgm818@a...> wrote:
> Hello Jeff,

I use:
1. channel mixer
2. hue / sat layer inbetween background and channel mixer to fine tune the image.
3. curves on top of channel mixer to tweak as needed.
4. any other specific area adjustments as needed.
5. tone if it needs it.

This works very well for me. Channels as layers also works very well. I think it's just a 
matter of choosing a method that works for you then learn it well. If it stops working, then 
try something else.

As we all know, it seems there are at least a dozen ways to do the same thing in 
Photoshop!

Steve
> I recently read an article from,John Paul Caponigro and his use of 
> using the channels in photoshop.  He targeted each channel as 
> seperate layers and reduced there opacitiy and added a forth 
> lightness channel. He than created layer masks so he could apply 
> curves to each one.  I've been just turning the image to 
> monochromatic and adjusting the sliders each at a time, getting the 
> look I wanted.  Then I would use curves.  Is his way superior? or am 
> I totally of track here?  Jeff