One fine day, in a land called "Graphics Nation," the members of the high committee were discussing and debating on something new to add to the fun and the hype that was happening and finally came up with the "Tricks | Tips & Tutorials 101."
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Quick tip : use a model with quite bright hair, it is easier.
Step 1 :
Cut out your model, or use one that already is a png.
The link to the one used in this tutorial is in the comments >>
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By odds-in-favour (DeviantArt)
Step 2 :
Create a hue/saturation layer and create a clipping mask (hold alt and click on the line between the two layers), and click on colorize.
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Step 3 :
Play around with the hue and saturation until you get the colour you want.
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Step 4 :
Make the hue and saturation layer invisible by inverting the layer mask. Paint white on the areas you want to colorize to show them until it looks good.
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Step 5 :
To add more realism, here's one last thing you can do : duplicate your hue and saturation layer, ceate a clipping mask and paint white on some parts of the skin (near the hair) with a soft brush, with soft flow and opacity. It is very subtle, but it makes it look better.
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Now, let's face it, it could have been better. I prefer to do some more adjustments whith the levels, the curves, etc. This is what it finally looks like :
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