I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10 colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one monochromatic rage but can’t figure how to get it down to say 10 separate color tones.
I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10 colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one monochromatic rage but cant figure how to get it down to say 10 separate color tones.
DJ W wrote:
I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10 colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one monochromatic rage but cant figure how to get it down to say 10 separate color tones.
Switch/Convert to GIF or similar format then you can reduce the color.
I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10 colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one monochromatic rage but cant figure how to get it down to say 10 separate color tones.
On Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:31:12 -0600, Joel wrote:
DJ W wrote:
I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10 colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one monochromatic rage but can’t figure how to get it down to say 10 separate color tones.
Switch/Convert to GIF or similar format then you can reduce the color.
I used to do this with a photso I converted to black and white and then indexed the colors to seperate 6 shades to print white-4 shades of grey - and black to get a near photo result in a t-shirt.
Danged if I can remember how I did it though. That was 12 years ago..... let me think about it and I am sure I will muddle through the process again.
Damned old memory!
Do you want this for a color or a B&W image?
On Feb 14, 6:38 am, wrote:
On Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:31:12 -0600, Joel wrote:
DJ W wrote:
I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10 colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one monochromatic rage but cant figure how to get it down to say 10 separate color tones.
Switch/Convert to GIF or similar format then you can reduce the color.
I used to do this with a photso I converted to black and white and then indexed the colors to seperate 6 shades to print white-4 shades of grey - and black to get a near photo result in a t-shirt.
Danged if I can remember how I did it though. That was 12 years ago..... let me think about it and I am sure I will muddle through the process again.
Damned old memory!
Do you want this for a color or a B&W image?
Color either monochromatic with 6 or so colors or say 8 or 10 colors
On Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:31:12 -0600, Joel wrote:
DJ W wrote:
I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10 colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one monochromatic rage but cant figure how to get it down to say 10 separate color tones.
Switch/Convert to GIF or similar format then you can reduce the color.
I used to do this with a photso I converted to black and white and then indexed the colors to seperate 6 shades to print white-4 shades of grey - and black to get a near photo result in a t-shirt.
Danged if I can remember how I did it though. That was 12 years ago..... let me think about it and I am sure I will muddle through the process again.
Damned old memory!
Do you want this for a color or a B&W image?
On Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:22:59 -0800 (PST), DJ W
wrote:
I would like to reduce the number of colors in a photograph to say 10 colors. without using the posterize command. I would like to take a photo turn it into a monochromatic photo and then reduce the colors down to a point where I would have areas defined but hard lines denoting each color shift. I played with getting the colors in one monochromatic rage but cant figure how to get it down to say 10 separate color tones.
OK. I think I might have what you are looking for.....
You need to be working with an 8 bit image. Under Image/Mode select 8 bit if not alreadt set at that.
Then you want to select Image/Indexed Colors. This brings up the Indexed Color edit window. Play with the adjustments and see what you get. I used Forced: WEB and was allowed a low limit of 217 colors. To get a 10 color range I had to go either B&W or Primaries in the FORCED drop down.
Not sure if this is going to do what you want but I hope it helps some.
Remember - Alwqays work on a copy.