Magic Wand tool?

[swampwizard]

Hello, I need some help with the magic wand tool. Attached is an image that I would like to leave the top story color and the rest black and white. I think I use the Magic wand tool and how do I do it? Thanks

 

[Inkz]

Use the pen tool to make a selection of the building you want in b/w....

Press Ctrl+J to make a copy of the selection, then use the adjustments to make that selection b/w and by pressing Ctrl+Alt+G, this will make a clipping mask that will only effect the copy selection.

Here's what I mean.



Layers.

 

[ibclare]

Yup, forget about the magic wand tool. I can't think of a worse vestigial tool left by adobe, though there are surely some (BG removal? Never used it). The pen tool is an absolutely must learn tool if you intend to continue working in Photoshop, especially doing anything like this. The quick select replaces the magic wand.

But, you can't rely on the edge you see as selected unless you zoom in and make adjustments. Sometimes (most always) it will then be best to use the add or subtract function of the quick select or the various lasso tools. You may need to use refine edge when you're done.

The polygonal lasso for an image with hard line like this works well, better than the quick select I'd say.

Then follow the steps Inkz outlined above.

. . . and learn the pen tool.

 

[MikeMc]

I agree with everyone about the pen tool. That said MWs cousin Quick selection tool will work on a block like this one..and depending on what you do can be just as good and quicker than the much more accurate pen...It depends on the image.

 

[Remote-Medic]

If you don't want to mess with the pen (I see no reason why not to learn if you haven't already) perhaps the Polygon Lasso tool would be okay for this job. I too, prefer the pen tool though but you do have options with something simple like this.

 

[mattmorz]

I only use Magic Wand for solid backgrounds, other than that Pen Tool.

 

[NemesisWorks]

I don't remember when was the last time I used Magic wand tool....

ahhh I remember now : It was when Terminator 2 came out.

 

[Brooks]

Use the pen tool to make a selection of the building you want in b/w....

Press Ctrl+J to make a copy of the selection, then use the adjustments to make that selection b/w and by pressing Ctrl+Alt+G, this will make a clipping mask that will only effect the copy selection.

Here's what I mean.

Layers.

There is no need to extract the image or to use a clipping layer. Take the pen tool and select the lower part and add a black & white adjustment layer (the vector mask will be added automatically). The added benefit is that the selection is still editable, plus you keep a lower file size.

 

[Paul]

All tools have a workable merit to someone, even if it is to remove a pixel or a full background, this is why shop is so awesome (each to there own)
But like i have said on many occasions the pen is mightier than any sword, regardless of circumstance

 

[Inkz]

All tools have a workable merit to someone, even if it is to remove a pixel or a full background, this is why shop is so awesome (each to there own)
But like i have said on many occasions the pen is mightier than any sword, regardless of circumstance

Touche lol

 

[Paul]

Touche lol

English please

 

[ibclare]

There is no need to extract the image or to use a clipping layer. Take the pen tool and select the lower part and add a black & white adjustment layer (the vector mask will be added automatically). The added benefit is that the selection is still editable, plus you keep a lower file size.

Another way to say this which is rather more in the spirit of cooperation and friendliness is, "Another way to do this would be to take the pen tool . . . "

English please

funny, funny Paul, mi amigo!

 

[Brooks]

Another way to say this which is rather more in the spirit of cooperation and friendliness is, "Another way to do this would be to take the pen tool . . .

My post wasn't about using the pen tool, one could also use the polygonal lasso tool for that matter. I just posted a suggestion that saves time, reduces the number of layers and decreases file size and you accuse me of being rude? Sorry, but you totally lost me on that one.

I will report this to the admin, I find your reply rather offensive.

 

[Paul]

Let's put the pens down now please.

 

[MikeMc]

My post wasn't about using the pen tool, one could also use the polygonal lasso tool for that matter. I just posted a suggestion that saves time, reduces the number of layers and decreases file size and you accuse me of being rude? Sorry, but you totally lost me on that one.

I will report this to the admin, I find your reply rather offensive.

:banghead: