Colorization free-for-all

[ban_sidhe]

This is a non-voting, just-for-fun-and-practice colorization. It's open to anyone who likes to colorize or who has always wanted to try colorization.

Source pic is TBD. I haven't found one I'm thrilled with yet and will look more tomorrow. If someone else has one in the meantime, feel free to post it. It should be suitable for those who are just starting out with colorization, so nothing too detailed or fussy.

[libranoelrose]

Woohoo!

[ban_sidhe]

OK...here it is: Colorize this handsome Maasai youth.

NOTE: libranoelrose let me know that when he opens the pic, it's in grayscale. That means it can't be colorized until it's converted to RGB. If you run into the same problem, click the Image menu in PS, select Mode, and check RGB Color. Oddly, I'm not running into that problem on my end.

Thanks, libranoelrose!

Full-size version is here: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/jenniferjo/Masai_youth_lrg.jpg">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/j ... th_lrg.jpg</a><!-- m -->.

If you are interested in trying to match the actual colors or just want to see what they look like, the color version is here: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/jenniferjo/Masai_youth.jpg">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/j ... _youth.jpg</a><!-- m -->.

The beads are a bit fussy, but not too bad.

[libranoelrose]

Well I finally found time to get to this here colorization...

Gotta say BS, you really know how to pick the tricky ones...

[ban_sidhe]

libranoelrose Wrote:Well I finally found time to get to this here colorization...

Gotta say BS, you really know how to pick the tricky ones...

Phooey. It looked pretty easy, but you never know until you start them. I'm hoping to start tonight.

[libranoelrose]

ban_sidhe Wrote:Phooey. It looked pretty easy, but you never know until you start them. I'm hoping to start tonight.

Phooey nothing, this picture made me get out of my comfort zone and learn some new tricks! Much appreciated, and I'll try to submit tonight if I can.

Edit: Finally got it to look somewhat like the original. I think I understand what 'masking' when colorizing means now.

[ban_sidhe]

Nice jorb, libranoelrose! I especially like the lower strand of beads and his skin tone.

I've gotten a start on it, but it will probably take me a while because I'm being distracted by kittens.

[ElectronChaser]

I plan on giving this a shot tomorrow if RL doesnt step in.

[libranoelrose]

ban_sidhe Wrote:I've gotten a start on it, but it will probably take me a while because I'm being distracted by kittens.

Thanks! Also your kitties are so cute!

ElectronChaser Wrote:I plan on giving this a shot tomorrow if RL doesnt step in.

You can do it!

[libranoelrose]

ban_sidhe Wrote:Nice jorb, libranoelrose! I especially like the lower strand of beads and his skin tone.

I've gotten a start on it, but it will probably take me a while because I'm being distracted by kittens.

I was gonna make a halo.

[LightGiver]

libranoelrose Wrote:I was gonna make a halo.

I like the glowing halo on your avatar. I thought you skin tone was better than the original.

[GbyP]

Hey folk, I have an assignment for you. I created a test gallery based on this open challenge. I rehosted and posted the image ban_sidhe provided into this gallery:

http://forum.misfitsquirrels.com/gallery...lbum_id=55

A mod or admin must 1st create the contest gallery, but once done, registered users, mods, and admins have the ability to upload their own images to these kind of contests (most contests, really).

Here are quick instructions for uploading your image - 1st click the NEW IMAGE button or link, located to the left of the Search option near the top of the gallery page. Then follow the instructions noted in the printscreen attachment below.
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At the top of this forum, I'll include a thread where you can post issues encountered with this process or questions.

Thanks!

[ElectronChaser]

My effort, and first attempt at gallery uploads.

[album]589[/album]

[libranoelrose]

That is like totally jaw dropping awesome dude!

Excellent technical detail, and IMO the 180° color shift was brilliant.

[ban_sidhe]

1. The Gallery rocks.

2a. That's one hell of a lovely colorization, ElectronChaser!

2b. I would totally wear those green earrings.

Sadly, it looks like I won't have much time to work on this until the weekend. :/