[knik_knax]

Hey guys!

I was wondering whats the best way (in terms of visual results vs. time & effort) to change a section of a certain colour to another colour. Ex. Like changing orange cloth to green.

So far I'm thinking either I use the Color Replacement brush, or I desaturate the section and make a new layer with the desired colour and set blending to Overlay.

Your thoughts please.

[Jabo]

When it's possible to use selection, any technique may work. If not, I've found two techniques very useful. First, "Image -> Adjustments -> Replace Colors". This can be tricky and should only be used if the color you want to change is unique in the picture. So if this doesn't work, try the next command "Selective Color". This is a little more difficult and requires some knowledge of additive and subtractive color theory. It's the ultimate choice tho, as it's really precise.
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[knik_knax]

Thanks Jabo, I always knew about those tools but Ive never really used them extensively. I tried them out and they work well. I'll post a link with my completed effort soon.

Thanks again.

[knik_knax]

Here is the result: http://gassygiant.deviantart.com/art/Yarr-Conquer-the-Seas-70104560

[B0b]

looking good, just a little eye to detail and you'll be done

[Jabo]

It's worth the note that clothing in particular is very hard to re-color. Depending on what kind of fabric it is and on what color the original is, the shadows, reflections and highlights are different. You can't just make a blue satin red, because a real red will have a completely different set of gradients than the blue one.

As for your example, I think it works rather well there. It's still notable, but not for newb's eyes I guess.
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