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Black to another lighter, neutral tone in image


McCallister81

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I am having an issue with getting a realistic look to an image where I need to make a section that is near solid black for the most part, be a lighter gray while keeping the shading/highlight transition. See image for what I am talking about. Is there a way to do this in a few steps? I would assume it would be some combination of the brush tool with a blend mode? Though I have quickly tried this without success. Of course curves is out since it causes nasty banding real quickly. Any advice would be appreciated.

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ALB68

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I am thinking Hue-Saturation adjustment layer with a layer mask.

Edit..or possibly Black and White adjustment layer with a layer mask. Remember, you can vary opacity as needed .
 
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IamSam

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Curves adjustment layer with a layer mask.

I would have to work on the mask more.....

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