Converting Color to Monochrome
Artisan has two monochrome styles in which you can convert your color image; black & white and sepia.
Both of these styles contain preset options as well as customizable options for when you are feeling especially artistic!
B&W
You can convert any image to black and white with shades of gray. Artisan provides multiple options for your conversion, each with a preview before you commit.
To convert to black & white, follow these steps:
- Select the photo or image you want to convert.
- Click Image->B&W.
The Convert Color to Black and White dialog box appears.
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Methods |
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| Standard television method |
Automatically converts to black, white & gray without offering further settings to adjust.
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| Select examples |
Provides several previews of preset settings to choose from.
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| Hue adjustments |
Displays sliders to adjust each color family, based on the original color photo. As you adjust the sliders, the preview shows the gray conversion for that color family (reds, yellows, greens, cyans, blues and magentas).
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| Color channel (RGB) adjustments | Displays sliders to adjust each color group, based on the original color photo. As you adjust the sliders, the preview shows the gray conversion for that color group (red, green, blue). |
| Infrared film effect |
Displays halo, blur, blend and grain options.
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- Click the Convert using method you want and adjust the related settings.
- Click OK.
Note: You can undo a series of settings using the Undo button on the Home Ribbon.
Sepia
You can convert any image from color to reddish-brown tones—with multiple options. This look gives your page an old-fashioned feel, as if you are working with a historic photo.
To convert to Sepia, follow these steps:
- Select the photo or image you want to convert.
- Click Image->Sepia.
The image converts.
