![]() Then click and drag the Layer Mask we created up to the Group. The easiest way to do this, and stay organized, is to put the Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer into a Group by selecting it and then hitting CTRL or CMD + G. We’re going to need the same Layer Mask for both the Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer and for the Curves Adjustment Layer. Since it’s handy to have a Curves Adjustment available, let’s set the project up so that we can use both. ![]() Now that the clothing is separated from the rest of the image, we’re ready to adjust the color! In many cases, a single Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer will do the trick, but occasionally an additional Curves Adjustment Layer can help bring back detail in the highlights and shadows (most useful when changing the color to black or white). Once you’re done, only the clothing should be visible in white on the Layer Mask. Repeat this process for any other areas of the subject’s skin and hair. Once you have an active selection, click on the Layer Mask of the Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer, and then fill the selection with black by opening the Edit menu and clicking on the Fill option. ![]() Try using the Quick Selection Tool to select the subject’s face and hair. Since we want to isolate the clothing, only the clothing should appear in white on the Layer Mask. White means that that part of the Layer will be visible (in this case, the subject), and black means that that part of the Layer will be invisible (in this case, the background). The most important thing to remember is that a Layer Mask simply defines where its associated Layer will be visible. Layer Masks are very easy to edit and refine over time. We’re just about ready to start adjusting the color of the clothing, but first we need to remove the subject’s face, skin, and hair from the Layer Mask so that they’re not affected by the Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer. Photoshop will apply the selection to the Layer Mask. With the selection active, simply create a new Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer above the image in the Layers Panel. Whenever you have an active selection while creating a new Adjustment Layer, Photoshop automatically loads that selection as the Layer Mask of the Adjustment Layer. Since we’re focusing on color change, the main tool we’ll be using is a Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer. Now that we have an active selection, it’s easy to turn it into a Layer Mask. Since we’re only trying to edit the clothing, we’ll eventually need to remove the subject’s face, skin, and hair from the selection, but that will be easier once we’ve converted the selection into a Layer Mask. With this particular image, Select Subject does a nice job of accurately identifying the subject and selecting them. Photoshop will try to automatically identify and create a selection around the main subject in the photo. To create a quick, initial selection, open the Select menu and choose the Subject option. As you’ll see later, an original selection might need to be refined later in the editing process as we notice areas that the quick selection tools might have missed. Keep in mind that selections (and Layer Masks) are things that evolve and change throughout an edit. Since the image we’re working with has a relatively simple background, we’re going to focus on the quicker, automated tools to get the job done. ![]() There are a ton of ways to make selections in Photoshop–some are quick and easy, and others require a little more time and attention. Since we’re trying to change the color of the subject’s clothing, we need to make a selection of the clothing so that we can change the color without affecting anything else in the image. Selections allow us to do a number of things, like target a specific area or object in a photo that we want to edit. Like many other Photoshop techniques, the color change workflow starts with a selection. Using basic selections, Layer Masks, and Hue/Saturation and Curves Adjustment Layers, you’ll be able to change the color of anything in a matter of minutes. Fortunately, the tools and techniques you’ll need to work with color are easy to use and master. ![]() The Basics of Changing Colors in Photoshopīeing able to realistically change the color of something in Photoshop is an essential skill, especially when working with images of clothing, fashion, or products. ![]()
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