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How to create tan lines


MaClane

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Good evening!

Going against all ideas of removing tan lines I need to know how to create them.
If anyone can help me, I will be grateful!
 

IamSam

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Hello and welcome.

Just add a solid color adjustment layer to the color of the tan...........then invert it's layer mask. This will always be quickly adjustable.

Create a selection of the area you wish to be tan, add to the SCAL layer mask.

If this does not make sense, let me know and I will make a quick tutorial.
 

MaClane

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Thanks for trying to help me!
Actually my knowledge is very basic and I need to create a poster that shows the tan lines.
I really believe I will need a tutorial if you can help me.
 

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Do you have any knowledge of Ps layer masking? Do you have knowledge on making selections?
 

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If you have no knowledge on Ps layer masking then you need to start here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photoshop+layer+masks+for+beginners

If you have no knowledge on making selections then you need to start here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photoshop+selection+tools+for+beginners

Here's my basic run down.....

Original Photo.........
Screen Shot 2019-07-30 at 4.35.33 PM.png

Photo layer with a solid color fill adjustment layer above it, set to "Multiply" blending mode.
Opacity to 60%
Screen Shot 2019-07-30 at 4.35.43 PM.png

Here is my tan line selection....
Screen Shot 2019-07-30 at 4.36.12 PM.png

Tan line selection added to the solid color fill adjustment layers-layer mask.
Select the layer mask and fill with black.
(Silly man..............he lost a bet with his friends!)
Screen Shot 2019-07-30 at 4.36.36 PM.png

Layers panel...
Screen Shot 2019-07-30 at 4.36.50 PM.png
 

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