How do you approach this?

[polarwoc]

@Jerry-d and @HuckinFell Both of your outputs in this thread have been excellent. I would have PM-ed you but I thought it might help others like me as well.


Jerry mentioned he used colour correction. Could I bother you with how you did it?

When I tried using Selective Colour and Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layers, I could not judge how far and where I should stop the sliders. How would I know the combinations of what colours would get me to the desired colour?

My approach: I selected the wet area of the shoes and Curves did most of my job. I then went for Selective colour, which was probably unnecessary. Still unsatisfied, I added colour on top of the patch, changing Blending Mode to Colour. I finished it up with some Clone Stamping. This is what I have obtained:


I would love to learn from you guys. Anyone else who wants to contribute to my learning, please do so. Thank you.

 

[polarwoc]

I did not realise, it was a thread from 2017.

 

[IamSam]

I did not realise, it was a thread from 2017.

No problem. It was a good edit and a good question.

 

[JazzyScotsman]

I have an amazing chart that might help you out with color corrections and such, Polarwoc. These are ranges for skintones in people of various ethnicity. It really does help!

 

[polarwoc]

Wow! That seems to be a wonderful resource. Thanks @JazzyScotsman.

 

[IamSam]

Here's another helpful chart.

 

[HuckinFell]

No problem. It was a good edit and a good question.

It is a good question @polarwoc and if I could remember I'd tell you!

I work in GIMP and, as a hobbyist, do most of my editing by feel and instinct - so may not be the best person to learn from!!