METHOD ONE: Changing Colors of
Papers and Elements: Using Hue and Saturation.
By and © Shelleyrae Cusbert
There are several ways in which you
can change the colors of papers and elements in DIP. Largely it depends on the
type of change you want to make and the original colors of the piece. Re-coloring
is generally permitted by most designers but you may wish to check the TOU of
the elements before doing so.
The simplest way of adjusting color
in a paper or element is using Effects> Change Hue... This method is perfect for
quick color changes where you do not have a particular shade or color palette
you need to match.
Changing a specific color requires a
different technique. Refer to Digital Image Pro: PROGRAM BASIC: METHOD TWO: Changing Colors of Papers and
Elements: Changing a specific color
Grayscale and metal objects also
require a specific technique. Refer to Digital Image Pro: PROGRAM BASIC: METHOD THREE: Changing Colors of Papers
and Elements: Changing a Grayscale or metal object
Open the paper to your canvas or
project.
Select Effects> Change Hue...
Move the cursor over to the paper and
use the eyedropper to click on any color in the design. I tend to choose the
most predominant or strongest color.
Manipulating the inner ball adjusts
the saturation of the colors.
Choose Reset and click on your color
of choice in the image again.
Move the cursor back to the color
wheel and click and drag on the ball in the outer circle. This will allow you to
change the hue (color) of the paper. All of the colors in the image will change
as you move the ball.
Experiment with manipulating both
controls to create a scheme that pleases you.
The same method can also work with
elements such as the ribbon below:
TIP:
Try also the following quick color
change methods:
* Effects>Black and White to change
gold metal elements to silver OR Effects: Filters> All Filters> Sepia to change
silver metal elements to gold. (use Touchup> Exposure and Lighting to regain a
bit of shine if necessary.
* Effects> Negative to reverse the
colors in a paper or element.
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