Preface

In this ever-changing digital era,

Many nostalgic or retro styles,

Before, it settled over time,

Now it is recovering with the trend of the times,

This is the charm that time brings.

processing target

This teaching content uses digital photos.

Use CLIP STUDIO PAINT to show usage.

 

will simulate the color photos taken by early film cameras,

Due to the differences in the characteristics of the films produced by each manufacturer and the darkroom developing solutions,

In addition, it will fade due to the years of storage, **

Or the special color cast of various brands,

The color photos finally show a different color and feel than what was seen initially.

 

The content shared this time is a background or scenery that creates a sense of nostalgia.

Mainly use layer mode and filter effects to present the atmosphere.

Use original photo

Process explanation

▲Layer mode (overall tone)

Various options for New Tone Compensation Layer,

It is also a modification effect option.

To create the color cast and atmosphere of old photos,

Approach modes and effects from a holistic perspective.

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(1)Tone Curve

Add light and dark texture to photos,

Or highlight the three-dimensional effect of the pattern.

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(2)Color Balance

Adjust the quality offset of the overall color of the photo,

(Especially the quality of the red color series).

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(3)Hue. Chroma. Lightness

This step mainly adjusts the hue, saturation and brightness of the photo.

The original retro tone was to reduce saturation.

Make the picture less vivid or darker.

But this photo is just different,

The green tone is also revealed,

to increase the richness of the color of the picture.

The difference between original retro style and personal style

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(4)Binarization(threshold)

The extreme separation of black and white.

And match the layer mode and transparency,

to render the final new layer adjustments.

Change the layer mode to Overlay Mode,

Opacity reduced.

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Supplementary adjustment method:

-Use the right mouse button to click twice,

The values adjusted for this photo will be displayed.

Various values in the processing process,

Please make the final quantity according to your own needs.

▲Filter effects (add effects)

First copy the photo (Layer-->Copy of combined display layer),

Then proceed to the filter step.

(1) Filter->Blur-->Gaussian Blur.

Again (Layer-->Copy of layer),

(2) Filter—>Effect—>Noise.

Because this work is to create a retro atmosphere,

Special effects can be mixed into the picture.

Then match the transparency of the layer (reduce the transparency) to complete the step.

▲Texture processing (local retouching)

This time I used a mixed color texture brush.

You can add a more destructive texture to the edges of the picture.

Increase the retro film feel or nostalgic damaged feel of the picture.

Texture brushes (feeling of brushstrokes - for example: scratches)

Please use the soft eraser to erase gently with a "point" method! (Attention! The pressure sensitivity of the drawing tablet)

Dust (built-in spray gun option)

▲Color processing (new content on 7/30)

Add a new layer and fill it with color.

Plus the use of layer modes and transparency,

Increase the sensitivity of the picture's atmosphere.

(Please watch the usage process of video content)

Conclusion and supplement

You can adjust the atmosphere of the photo according to the above instructions and sequence.

From the overall perspective to the details (key points),

Use color tones to adjust the soul of your design style,

Color blocking and lines highlight the design style.

Filters (special effects) are applied after adjusting the layer mode.

Then make adjustments and details.

Processing texture brushes that have nothing to do with the picture,

It can add richness or interest to the picture.

Supplement: Sharing the process of using the tablet

If you want to improve your aesthetic acumen,

You can read more cross-field works,

It is also a method,

to increase your own level of beauty,

Gradually forming a personal aesthetic style invisibly,

The path of aesthetics itself is a shortcut to beauty that leads to the same goal through different paths.

Let’s encourage each other!

Finally, I would like to thank all the creators of the above material library,

See you next time~~