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josephs37570357
josephs37570357
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August 23, 2017
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Image filter effect

  • August 23, 2017
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Hi!

I found this image and I'd like to be able to duplicate the effect/filter that's applied.  However, I don't know how to achieve the look.  Can anyone weigh in on how I can achieve the washed out look in the image  below?

Thanks!

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Norman Sanders
Norman Sanders
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August 23, 2017

Demonstrates a  reduced in tonal scale by going to Curves and dragging the extreme shadow point vertically toward lightness.

If you are beginning with a color image, covert to grayscale, increase the contrast and then go to Curves and drag the extreme shadow point to vertically toward lightness.

c.pfaffenbichler
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c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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August 23, 2017

    josephs37570357
    josephs37570357Author
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    August 23, 2017

    Thank you all very much!!

    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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    August 23, 2017

      davescm
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      davescmCommunity Expert
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      August 23, 2017

      You can do that with two adjustment layers - black and white and a curve

      After black and white adjustment layer

      Add a curve as shown

      Dave

        c.pfaffenbichler
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        c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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        August 23, 2017

        I would recommend trying a Gradient Map Adjustment Layer and if necessary add Curves Layer below that to edit the contrast.

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