Add Fun Color to a Black & White Image

By Dave Cross · October 19th, 2009

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Dave shows you several techniques for adding splashes of color to a black-and-white photo.

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12 Replies to Add Fun Color to a Black & White Image:

Kim
July 26, 2010 at 9:19 pm

I’ve watched several of your videos now and I can get the video but it always seems to be missing the right side. I’m not able to see what you are doing with the layers. Is there something I can do to my view to be able to see everything you are doing including the right side?

Thanks,
Kim
- Rick
  July 28, 2010 at 9:29 am
  
  Try either the “Try opening it in a new window” link above, or, if you’re using Internet Explorer, press the F11 key to view the movie full-screen. Both of those should fix the issue.
  
  Rick
Judy
September 19, 2010 at 9:10 am

I’ve used Elements for years but because of time constraints, I didn’t study the program nor did I use the majority of it’s features.
I love to do photo quilt wallhangings and I’m not determined to learn to use as many features as I can learn to use well.
This was of great help. THANKS
Anne
November 29, 2010 at 7:49 am

I enjoy watching the videos but wonder why some have printable pdf instructions for the video while others don’t. This a great video but am having trouble remembering all of the steps without trying to write them down as the video is playing.

It would be wonderful if all of the videos could have the printable instructions for future reference if necessary.

Just a thought.
Jack
December 29, 2010 at 7:30 am

I agree with Anne. pdf instructions along with the video would be an excellent added resource. The pdf instructions would not have to be a literal transcript of the video audio, but would should help and save viewer a lot of time.

I’ve begun downloading the videos and then by stopping and starting them and then writing the steps used on Microsoft OneNote trying to digest the techniques used.

That being said, this website is the most helpful I’ve ever seen in learning PSE9. Just outstanding.
Leo
February 6, 2011 at 1:11 pm

This website is awesome!
Brian
March 4, 2011 at 9:19 am

I love PSE9 and I thank you for the techniques.
Robert
September 11, 2011 at 1:05 pm

I like the feather effect around the mouth. I tried it on a photo I found on the web. Not too bad. Not as clever as in the tutorial, though. I also liked practicing with the shift and alt keys with the lasso tool. Quicker way to add and subtract to a selection.
Kay
November 1, 2011 at 3:46 pm

I learned Word Cloud with your tutorial. Very good instruction.
I am trying to take a black & white picture with a pumpkin in it and leave the picture black & white, but have the pumkin colored. Any solutions?
- Rick LePage
  November 1, 2011 at 8:16 pm
  
  Hi Kay,
  
  Try the tutorials with the Selective Coloring tag:
  http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/tag/selective-coloring
  
  This article has a bit on page 4 that shows quickly how to turn an image black and white with a Gradient Map adjustment layer, letting you paint the color back in with a layer mask.
  http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/members/strategies-for-better-black-white-photos/
  
  And Mike Rodriguez’s Easy Layer Masks video also shows the technique:
  http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/video/elements-9-easy-layer-masks/
  
  best,
  Rick
Kay
November 6, 2011 at 3:05 pm

The tutorials were excellent and I was able to take the black & white picture and paint the pumpkin orange. Thank you so much for your prompt reply and your great magazine.
Judy
March 9, 2013 at 11:52 am

How do you get the PDF version? The video looks interesting