loveforvdubs2, you can download the PSD file from the following URL, but here is the process:
1. I enhanced the reds using selective color for easy pick up later on, I did not want to use any selections as it would likely leave red halos
2. The second layer is a Hue & Saturation layer in which I reduced the saturation in Reds and Magentas while reducing Lightness, thus making those colors darker
3. The next layer is a blank layer for cloning the very bright parts to make the next step a bit easier
4. Then a burn/dodge layer with blending mode set to overlay and the layer filled with 50% gray, I painted over the specular highlights with a black brush. The opacity of the brush was set to around 35% to build density gradually.
You want some lighter parts on the black otherwise the body will lose its form, however you can burn to your hearts content on the burn layer, but I recommend not making everything plain black. An improvement over this will be to change the black to a very dark charcoal color.
The PSD file is at: (Sorry for the spelling of the URL, the system will not allow me to post URLs since I do not have the required minimum of 4 posts.) I will delete the file from there tomorrow or when you indicate you got it here, whichever comes first.
www dot keptlight dot com slash testblog slash bike.psd
1. I enhanced the reds using selective color for easy pick up later on, I did not want to use any selections as it would likely leave red halos
2. The second layer is a Hue & Saturation layer in which I reduced the saturation in Reds and Magentas while reducing Lightness, thus making those colors darker
3. The next layer is a blank layer for cloning the very bright parts to make the next step a bit easier
4. Then a burn/dodge layer with blending mode set to overlay and the layer filled with 50% gray, I painted over the specular highlights with a black brush. The opacity of the brush was set to around 35% to build density gradually.
You want some lighter parts on the black otherwise the body will lose its form, however you can burn to your hearts content on the burn layer, but I recommend not making everything plain black. An improvement over this will be to change the black to a very dark charcoal color.
The PSD file is at: (Sorry for the spelling of the URL, the system will not allow me to post URLs since I do not have the required minimum of 4 posts.) I will delete the file from there tomorrow or when you indicate you got it here, whichever comes first.
www dot keptlight dot com slash testblog slash bike.psd