Grannie Tutorials

PQ · 06-10-2009, 07:24 PM

A thread specifically for grannie tutorials!

PQ · 06-10-2009, 07:25 PM

Here is the tutorial for

ANDREW I KNOW User: PQ FRAN

Do all of your corrections on the photo.(Layer 1)
Duplicate.(Layer 2)
Convert layer 2 to black and white go to
image>adjustments> levels. Move both left and right sliders inward a little.
Duplicate layer 2 - (Layer 3) now you have 3 layers
turn off layer 3
Layer 2 - apply blend mode OVERLAY @ 33%
Turn on Layer 3. apply blend mode DARKEN @ 60%.
Merge. Duplicate.
On the top layer use the burn tool (soft brush, 30 pixels, range:shadows, exposure: 15%) and darken eyes, eyelashes, eyebrows, lips, nostrils, creases around nose and mouth. Use the dodge tool and whiten sclera of eyes.
Merge visible. Duplicate twice. Now you have 3 layers again. Bottom layer, middle layer (layer 2) and top layer (layer 3)
Layer 3 - apply HARD LIGHT BLEND @ 10% opacity
Layer 2 - apply SOFT LIGHT OR LUMINANCE @ 30% opacity.
Merge. Now you have one layer.
Add Lauren Bavin's background AGED CANVAS to the bottom. (I lightened it and cloned out the stains.)
NOw you have 2layers: Layer 1 (aged canvas) Layer 2 (layout)
Convert layout to sepia toned. Lightly paint over uneven areas of face with a color that matches the skin.
Duplicate the layout.
Now you have 3 layers - bottom to top - aged canvas, layout, copy of layout
Apply a screen mode to the top layer
On the middle layer, decrease the opacity until you get a look you like.
Then I applied a mask because I did not want the texture to show through on the face.

*Ineke* · 06-10-2009, 07:39 PM

What a great idea Fran - thanks for setting this up!! I am looking forward to seeing some great tutorials in here - your first one has been such a hit!!