Photoshop Color Replacement Tool | Photoshop CC Tutorial

TL;DR

Learn how to replace colors in Photoshop CC using both traditional and non-destructive methods.

Transcript

(electronic music) - [Voiceover] Hey YouTube, this is graphic designer Roberto Blake, and in today's Photoshop CC tutorial, I'm going to show you how to replace color. You can do this outside of Photoshop CC and any modern version of Photoshop. But I'm gonna start with showing you the traditional way to replace color in an image using the Color Rep... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ The traditional method of color replacement in Photoshop CC using the Color Replace Tool is quick but less precise and destructive.
• 👻 The non-destructive method, using the Quick Select Tool and an Adjustment Layer, allows for fine control and preservation of image details.
• 🎚️ The non-destructive method provides the flexibility to refine selections and adjust color replacement through painting and slider adjustments.
• 🎽 Both methods can be used to replace colors in various types of images, such as t-shirts and objects.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the traditional method of color replacement in Photoshop?

The traditional method involves using the Color Replace Tool under Image > Adjustments > Replace Color. It allows for selecting and adjusting the hue and saturation of a specific color in an image.

Q: What is the downside of the traditional method?

The traditional method is considered less precise and destructive because it directly edits the pixels of the image. It can be useful for quick color replacement but may not provide fine control.

Q: How does the non-destructive method work?

The non-destructive method involves using the Quick Select Tool to make a selection, then applying a Hue and Saturation adjustment layer. This method allows for fine-tuning the color replacement and preserving the original image.

Q: Can the selection and adjustments be refined after applying the non-destructive method?

Yes, the selection can be refined by painting on the mask of the adjustment layer. Additionally, the Hue, Saturation, and Lightness sliders can be continuously adjusted to achieve the desired color replacement.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The tutorial begins with the traditional method of color replacement in Photoshop CC, using the Color Replace Tool.

• The second method shown is a non-destructive approach, using the Quick Select Tool and an Adjustment Layer.

• Both methods allow for adjusting hue, saturation, and lightness, while preserving the original image details.