One thing I can't figure out with photoshop

[Kevin14]

Actually I'm using Image-ready cause its easier, but anyway I figured out how to make a great desert camo yak skin, but the stars on the wings turn teal when I do it.  I would like to know how to select that teal color or the stars and make them red again.  Thanks ahead of time.

[Dux]

I think you're working in 8-bit mode (256 color) which has a very limited palette. Change it up to RGB (or 24-bit mode), do your work, and then save it back down to 8-bit when you're done.

If you have options for diffusion dithering when you save it back down, I'd recommend using it.

[DOODY]

do what he said, but when u save it save as indexed color, not 8 bit. ( same thing but seem photoshop has issues w 24 bit to 8 bit conversion) i get the same problem u described.
p.s. dont forget to flatten after indexing.

[BenDover]

looks like photoshop and image-ready are as crap at converting as ms paint

[weazel]

I do all my editing in Photoshop but do conversions with Fireworks, it does an excellent job.

[Dux]

Originally posted by BenDover
looks like photoshop and image-ready are as crap at converting as ms paint

I beg to differ. PhotoShop, as with any other program, will only give you good results if you use it correctly. I've never had a single instance of the program not doing what I wanted it to do.

These programs will do just about everything except think for you. Take the time to really learn them.

[Kevin14]

So does anyone know how to do it?

[ramzey]

simple steps

1 . when u open your PS at start flip picture vertical /thats help a lot/. Convert picture from indexed to RGB colour scale. /i personnal make bigger size of bitmap/

2. Use color picker, to take probe of color.



3. Use magic wand to select part of surface.




4.Use crt-c and ctr-v to make separated layer with selected object. If  u  have som dirt on the object , use fill to replace color




5. Change skin like u need, after that remember to flat  image.




6. Before u save them as BMP, convert back to Indexed colour with settings like  on picture /use preview if u wish/. Use windows and 24 bits on last message window




ramzey

ps. Is many ways haw to do it with PS, thats only one of them. U can use masks, alpha channels etc. etc

[Kevin14]

That was VERY helpful, I just don't understand how to make a new layer (with the checkerboard background).  Also, when I put the red star back onto the skin it turns teal (I am using some inverse color thing).

[BenDover]

inverse means it shows the opposite colour

[Kevin14]

Is there any way to pick only certain colors and change them to the inverse color?

[ramzey]

yes, use colour range selection , or change color or saturation on separated color or....


i sugest u to read book from your PS box, there is everything

ramzey

[canesto]

Ya i havnt had any significant problems with colours, but i have another problem.

I am working on a RCAF Snowbirds display team P51b (no historical significance)  I am working on at 1280 x 1280 pixels.  But when I convert back to 256 x 256, the lettering and other smaller things look like crap.  Any suggestions.

[canesto]

Ya i havnt had any significant problems with colours, but i have another problem.

I am working on a RCAF Snowbirds display team P51b (no historical significance)  I am working on at 1280 x 1280 pixels.  But when I convert back to 256 x 256, the lettering and other smaller things look like crap.  Any suggestions.

[canesto]

and the crappy one: