1- Choose an image you want to use and determine what section you will want to keep in colours, on a black and white background. Promote background layer.

2- With the Lasso tool set to either Point to point or Edge seeker, select the area you want to keep in colour. Zoom in for easier control and view.

3- Invert selection.

4- With the colorisation effect, set the saturation to 0 (whatever the hue is). Click image (3) to view setting.

5- Just like magic, the selected area becomes black and white.

6-And now your subject is the star of the picture!

Try this technique with a wedding photo, keep the color of the bride's flower bouquet. emphasize the huge rose you have in your garden, keep the color of your child holding his dad's hand, the possibility is endless.


Article written by:
Cassel



Cassel is a digital designer in Do It Digi specializing in Paint Shop Pro scripts.
You will find scripts from ribbons, bows, doilies, lace, envelopes, glitters, and many more.