Tutorial #2 - Bright Colors
TUTORIAL # 2 - BRIGHT COLORS IN 4 STEPS
made in adobe photoshop - uses selective colors
base
final result
step 1
search for the picture you want to create an icon of
this coloring works best on not too dark screencaps, meaning it unfortunately doesn't give an all too good result with SUPERNATURAL or ANGEL caps
for this tutorial i'll be re-creating an icon from this post
result
step 2
next, create a new curves layer
Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Curves
first point:
input: 46
output: 117
second point:
input: 139
output: 206
the curves should look like this
result
step 3
create a new lightness/contrast layer
Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Lightness/Contrast
set contrast to +25
result
step 4
create a new selective colors layer
Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Selective Colors
reds
cyan:
magenta:
yellow:
black:
-15
0
0
-18
yellows
cyan:
magenta:
yellow:
black:
-31
-1
8
0
neutrals
cyan:
magenta:
yellow:
black:
20
-1
0
-3
result
step 5
create a new hue/saturation layer
Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Hue/Saturation
set saturation to +10
final result
and you're finished!
you can download the psd file of the icon here
if you have problems, feel free to comment below
other examples of various fandoms using the same settings
LOST
base
THE O.C.
base
SMALLVILLE
base
ONE TREE HILL
base
GREY'S ANATOMY
base
BUFFY
base
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