How can I make monochrome photo?? (1 Viewer)

David Smith

Warrington Lancs

• Mar 15, 2008

• #1

I was thinking of a try at the monthly competition (monochrome etc).
The only programme I have is a free download-photofiltre.
I can't find anything on it that looks like it will create monochrome. It might be 'stareing me in the face' but I can't see it.
Any suggestions appreciated as always.

 

John P

Usually on a different wavelength

• Mar 15, 2008

• #2

Most digital cameras can be set to take pics in B & W.

Picasa (free google programme) will also convert pictures to B&W.

 

AlanR

Bird photographer

• Mar 15, 2008

• #3

David Smith said:

I was thinking of a try at the monthly competition (monochrome etc).
The only programme I have is a free download-photofiltre.
I can't find anything on it that looks like it will create monochrome. It might be 'stareing me in the face' but I can't see it.
Any suggestions appreciated as always.

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I do all my photo editting with MS Office Picture Manager (Windows XP). For monochrome, just Edit Pictures, Color (their spelling, not mine!), and drag the Saturation bar to the left, then use Save as.
Alan

 

IanF

Moderator

• Mar 15, 2008

• #4

Either as Alan suggests or 'convert to greyscale' is another option.

 

Keith Reeder

Watch the birdie...

• Mar 15, 2008

• #5

David,

in Photofiltre you have several options.

Filter > Aged Effect > Black & White

Filter > Aged Effect > Sepia

Filter > Aged Effect > Old Photography

Or

Adjust > Hue/Saturation then reduce the saturation slider to suit.

Should get you started...

 

David Smith

Warrington Lancs

• Mar 16, 2008

• #6

Thanks for the help-I don't want you getting upset when I win this months competition!!! :t:

 

nigeldphoto

Well-known member

• Mar 16, 2008

• #7

David Smith said:

Thanks for the help-I don't want you getting upset when I win this months competition!!! :t:

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I like your Style lol.
regards,
nigel.:t:

 

AlanR

Bird photographer

• Mar 16, 2008

• #8

David Smith said:

Thanks for the help-I don't want you getting upset when I win this months competition!!! :t:

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I wish it was that easy!
Alan

 

Tero

Retired

• Mar 16, 2008

• #9

I use
http://www.irfanview.com/ freebie
and it has the grayscale

 

David Smith

Warrington Lancs

• Mar 16, 2008

• #10

I wish it was that easy!
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Oh!! In that case I'll open a can and watch Everton getting beaten by FulhamB

 

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SalidMonster

Well-known member

• Mar 21, 2008

• #11

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The best free image editing software I know of is the GIMP. It is quite similar to Photoshop Elements.

If you use Windows then you can go here: http://www.gimp.org/windows/

If you use Linux (like me) you can go here: http://www.gimp.org/

 

Mickymouse

Ubuntu Linux user

• Mar 21, 2008

• #12

Another vote for the Gimp, does everything I want. To change to monochrome
IMAGE>MODE>GREYSCALE
Or better still
FILTERS>DECOR>OLD PHOTO

Mick