Course Lessons
Introduction (02:28) Black and white images and understanding the best ways to capture them, is the starting point..

The Influence of Channels (22:24) After briefly discussing downloads and presets, Versace takes you through the characteristics of color channels and uses them to blend a rich black and white image..

Classic B&W Conversions Using LAB (08:48) The LAB color space allows users to create 2 B&W conversions that are decidedly better than simple desaturation..

Gradient Map Conversions (09:40) Gradient map conversions are powerful when applied to images which are nearly monochromatic to begin with, and are even more powerful when you strategically apply curves adjustments..

Using B&W Conversions to Improve Color Images (03:18) Not only can a good B&W improve the values of a color image, they can be used to target challenging color image enhancements as well..

Split Channels (03:48) A great method for analysis. A terrible method for straight conversions..

InfraRed Conversions (11:33) Starting with an image captured by an IR modified digital camera, special B&W conversions can recreate a convincing IR film look..

Multi-Channel Mixer with Silver Efex Pro (28:19) This technique most closely approximates film B&W control and allows the greatest amount of control over subtle aspects of the image conversion..

Multi-Channel Mixer Using Only Photoshop (08:04) Using sample points and color correcting by the numbers, this conversion technique doesn't use 3rd party plug-ins but it's still incredibly powerful and gives users tremendous control over subtle aspects of the image..

Silver Efex Pro 2 Overview (08:12) Vincent takes us through the various features and functions of Nik's popular, feature-rich black and white conversion tool..

Black and White Isn't Always the Answer (03:40) Some images should never be black and white. How do you know and what should you do about it?.

Course Time: 01 Hours 50 Minutes