Anime Coloring Tutorial
Learn how to go from this to
in PS 7
First, crop your image to 100x100 pxl, and use Auto Contrast.
Then, add this gradient, and set it on multiply.
Next, add this gradient (by crumblingwalls), and set it to exclusion.
Add another gradient, this time this one, and set it to softlight, 100%.
And another gradient (by crumblingwalls) on softlight, 100%.
Last gradient! Set this one to colorburn, 100%.
Duplicate your base, and set it to softlight, 100%.
Duplicate your base again. desaturate it, and set it to softlight, 100%. I also used Gaussion Blur on 0.5%.
Here's where it gets a little tricksy. Create a new adjustment layer in Hue & Saturation. Don't mess with any of the settings. Set the layer on hardlight, 20%.
Create another adjustment layer, but this time, choose Color Balance. In Midtones inpute these settings: Cyan: -45, Green: +30, Yellow: -45. Set this layer to softlight, 100%.
Duplicate the your base once more, and set it to softlight, 20%. I also added the Gaussion Blur on 0.5%.
Duplicate the dark blue layer, move it to the top, and set it to exclusion, 80%. That's it!
If you want, add text or brushes. Here, I added lyrics from Night Drive by Jimmy Eat World.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Lemme know what you get out of the tutorial, but please don't copy the icon completely. :D