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Inspiring
July 18, 2023
Question

matching skin tones

  • July 18, 2023
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I'm attempting to match skin tones but when i try to change the RGB value in the curves adjustment layer it will not let me change the input and outputs on the Green and Blue. it will howveer let me change it on the Red. 

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c.pfaffenbichler
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July 18, 2023

Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Properties, Options Bar, …) visible? 

Inspiring
July 18, 2023

c.pfaffenbichler
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July 23, 2023

I am trying to provide meaningful screenshtos and info. I havn't ever done this particular task on photoshop and I dont have alot of photoshop experience at all. Im following the steps in this video on how to match the skin tones by changing the RGB outputs: https://youtube.com/shorts/2gRdyf_P1mI?feature=share 

I was able to change the output of the Reds but not the Blues or Greens. As for the property panel I accidentally expanded it before taking that screenshot which is why it is cut off. And for some reason I cant collapse it back down to the regular view. 


Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Properties, Info, Options Bar, …) visible? 

The Properties Panel should be completely visible, not collapsed or clipped; if necessary drag it out of that group. 

 

The video instructs you to to create one additional point in the Channels with the Targeted Adjustment Tool but your previous screenshot clearly shows that cou created more than one point on all three Channels (otherwise the bending and counterbending would not be present).   

Trevor.Dennis
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July 18, 2023

Could you take another route?   

Inspiring
July 18, 2023

how do you go about doing that? 

Trevor.Dennis
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July 19, 2023

Use the Color sampler tool, and add a point to each of the coloured areas.

You'll see the values in the Info panel, so drag that to a convenient place.

Use the Quick Selection tool to select the color on the left (assuming that is the one you need to adjust).

Withg that selection in place, add a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer.  It's layer mask will reflect the selection you made, so the edit will only affect the clour on the left.

Use the Hue slider to get close to the right colour.  You'll also need to move the Lightness slider to the left to darken it.

As you make your adjustments

Watch the values in the Info panekl as you make the adjustments

(I'm cooking and something is burning so quick and dirty 

good luck