tutorial #1
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with Adobe Photoshop CS2
step one
duplicate the base (do this as many times as necessary)
set to screen
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step two
new adjustment layer --> hue/saturation
H: 0
S: +40
L: 0
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step three
new adjustment layer --> selective coloring
reds
c: -100
y: +100
neutrals
c: +100
m: -17
y: -43
new adjustment layer --> selective coloring
reds
m: +17
y: -26
yellows
r: +17
m: -28
y: -54
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step four
new layer #bbe6c4
set to colorburn
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step five
new adjustment layer --> color balance
midtones
+17 -16 +14
shadows
-13 +08 -12
highlights
+05 -09 +18
check "preserved luminosity"
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step six
new layer
this texture by me
set to multiply @ 25%
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step seven
new layer #00c8ec
set to soft light @ 20%
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step eight (optional)
new layer #e7e7e7
set to color burn @ 30%
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