
Tutorial: Calculations Method BW ConversionIt's not unusual for photographers to want to convert a color image into a black and white one. Sometimes the image was shot on color film, or was shot in digital color, but for whatever reason, the photographer feels the image would look better in black and white. There are a number of different ways to make this conversion. This tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop's Calculations command to make a black and white image. The calculations method is great for creating contrasty black and white images that emphasize texture, particularly in skin.
First, some basics: digital images are made up of thousands of colored dots known as pixels