PS CS: Color replacement tool and red eye.. grey instead of black

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Comfortably Numb
Dec 16, 2003
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Hello,
I have tried fro sometime to figure out why does the color replacement tool replace the red in the eyes with greay not black. Does anyone know how to resolve this? I followed the tutorials that came with PS CS in vain.

Thank you for your time and help.

CN
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tacitr
Dec 16, 2003
I have tried fro sometime to figure out why does the color replacement tool replace the red in the eyes with greay not black.

Because it replaces a color with another color of the same LIGHTNESS. A bright red becomes a light gray; a dark red becomes a dark gray; a very dark red becomes a very dark gray; and so on.

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CN
Comfortably Numb
Dec 17, 2003
So how is the tutorial supposed to work and remove the red eye like it says it would?/
thanks
CN
"Tacit" wrote in message
I have tried fro sometime to figure out why does the color replacement tool replace the red in the eyes with greay not black.

Because it replaces a color with another color of the same LIGHTNESS. A
bright
red becomes a light gray; a dark red becomes a dark gray; a very dark red becomes a very dark gray; and so on.

—
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RogM
Dec 18, 2003
On Tue, 16 Dec 2003 19:23:56 -0500, "Comfortably Numb" wrote:

So how is the tutorial supposed to work and remove the red eye like it says it would?/
thanks
CN
Usually the idea is to make a selection of the redeyed pupil (remember to feather), then desaturate it moderately, and with the lighten/darken adjustment bring the pupil to the desired black level (not often pure black), then add the highlight over the visible highlight that remains after darkening. Following this, I highlight the whites of the eyes, desaturate somewhat and lighten them up moderately. Another good idea is to select the inner corners of the eye and redden them (hue adjust) for a more appealing look (believe it or not).

"Tacit" wrote in message
I have tried fro sometime to figure out why does the color replacement tool replace the red in the eyes with greay not black.

Because it replaces a color with another color of the same LIGHTNESS. A
bright
red becomes a light gray; a dark red becomes a dark gray; a very dark red becomes a very dark gray; and so on.

—
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tacitr
Dec 18, 2003
Usually the idea is to make a selection of the redeyed pupil (remember to feather), then desaturate it moderately, and with the lighten/darken adjustment bring the pupil to the desired black level (not often pure black), then add the highlight over the visible highlight that remains after darkening.

It’s easier to select the pupil and use Curves to darken it without touching the hilight; that way, you don’t need to add the hilight back.

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RogM
Dec 18, 2003
On 18 Dec 2003 22:53:28 GMT, (Tacit) wrote:

Usually the idea is to make a selection of the redeyed pupil (remember to feather), then desaturate it moderately, and with the lighten/darken adjustment bring the pupil to the desired black level (not often pure black), then add the highlight over the visible highlight that remains after darkening.

It’s easier to select the pupil and use Curves to darken it without touching the hilight; that way, you don’t need to add the hilight back.
Yes, you’re right – in fact I used to do it that way, and it’s probably better. Trouble is with Photoshop there’s always a dozen ways to skin a cat.

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