1. Open your image. Duplicate it just in case. We'll work with this duplicate layer.
2. Create a new blank layer. Layer > New > Layer or clicking the new layer icon at the bottom of the layer palette. Then, go to Filter > Render > Clouds. Set this cloud layer to Lighten with opacity around 80%.
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3. Now we want to make the image black and white. Go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Hue/Saturation. Drag the saturation slider to the left until you reach -100%.
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4. Next, go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Photo Filter. A small window will open. Apply the settings below and set the opacity of this layer to 75%.
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5. Then, go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Gradient Map. Select the gradient like the one below and click OK. Set this layer to Soft Light.
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6. Copy the original image. Bring it to the top in the layer palette. Desaturate this image. Go to Image > Adjustment > Desaturate. Then, go to Filter > Render > Fibers. Use the settings below. Set this Fiber layer to Soft Light and decrease the opacity to 27%. And you're done. We've got the brand old photo effect.
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4 comments:
Hey. This is a nice tutorial. But I really dont get what to do in Step 6. Can you please be specific with "copying the image". I mean, how. Thank you.
Copy your original image layer (in this case the Background layer). And drag the new copied layer to the top.
I have photoshop Elements 7, I do not have the same options under Image, NO adjustment option, or de-saturate that I can find. Is it in some other place? I was a little confused about step 6 also. I duplicated the layer, Right? But my image doesn't end up looking like anything near yours. Kathie
Hi Katie,
I believe PS Elements is a little bit different than Photoshop CS. You may have limited function with the Elements..ie no Adjustment Layer.
To desaturate in PS Elements, you can try the following:
Enhance>Color>Hue and Saturation. Slide the Saturation slider all the way to the left.
Or go to Image>Mode>Grayscale
Or Choose Enhance>Convert to Black and White
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