Changing the color images in black and white in Literoom often produces flat, unnecessary results that lack the punch of the dedicated monochrome cameras. The mystery is not in expensive hardware, but in understanding that the conversion process and later editing workflow are handled properly.
Jeff and Sara G are coming to you from Esco AlliceIt shows practical videos why monochrome cameras do not automatically make better black and white pictures than color conversions. Ascough suggests that dedicated monochrome sensors force you to think in black and white during capture, the actual editing process considers color files and native monochrome files very equally. He proves this point by showing an example where the audience could not differentiate between the shot images on monochrome versus color cameras. The main advantage of monochrome cameras. They are inherent in the mindset they are making, not always in better image quality. Once you change a color file using the appropriate profile, the editing workflow becomes almost uniform regardless of the sensor type of your camera.
The Center for Esco on using tone curves instead of basic panel adjustment for most black and white editing functions. He demonstrates how the tone curve provides better control over light and dark areas than traditional sliders. Their method first involves setting the appropriate black and white points, then using several brush masks with tone curve adjustments to select the specific areas of the image to select and dark. It produces a more natural dodging and irritation effects that mimic traditional dark techniques. The video shows how he converts the picture of a relatively flat road into a dramatic image, with a careful mask application and increased contrast and depth.
The workflow randomly emphasizes the plan before editing instead of adjusting the sliders until something looks right. Ascough each image should first determine which areas need to be increased and in whose control. Their hardware setup includes one Loditech MX Master Mouse Custom button for general editing functions was programmed and one Elgato stream deck For less frequent equipment. This streamlined approach eliminates most keyboard interactions and gives considerable speed to the editing process. He also emphasizes the importance of proper monitor calibration and consistent lighting status for professional level work, although it accepts that it can be an overcome for casual social media posting. Watch the video above for full randon from Ascough.
