Introduction to PhotoKit Color 2.0 - Pixel Genius
Introduction to PhotoKit Color 2.0 - Pixel Genius
Introduction to PhotoKit Color 2.0 - Pixel Genius
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Simulating film cross process effects<br />
It was around the 1980s that pho<strong>to</strong>graphers began experimenting with film cross processing.<br />
The basic idea was <strong>to</strong> take a color emulsion film and develop it using the wrong<br />
chemical process. For example, you would develop color negative (C41) film as if it<br />
were a color transparency (E6). And vice versa, one could develop color transparency<br />
film as if it were a color negative. The results were unpredictable and only a few film<br />
types were suitable for the cross processing treatment.<br />
The Pho<strong>to</strong>Kit <strong>Color</strong> <strong>2.0</strong> Cross Processing series will enable you <strong>to</strong> recreate these types<br />
of film effects in Pho<strong>to</strong>shop. Also included are some interesting variations of the basic<br />
cross processing technique, including six Lab <strong>Color</strong> effects, that take the concept of<br />
cross processing <strong>to</strong> a new level.<br />
Cross Processing Layers<br />
When you apply a Cross Processing effect, it will create a layer set containing three<br />
separate layers. The lowest of these is always the base effect layer. This contains the<br />
main color effect and is set <strong>to</strong> an opacity of 75%. You can adjust the layer opacity <strong>to</strong> increase<br />
or decrease the effect's strength.<br />
The layer above that is the tint layer. This is a semi-transparent layer which adds a<br />
highlight tint color <strong>to</strong> the base effect. The default opacity is 50%. You can increase or<br />
decrease the opacity <strong>to</strong> strengthen or lessen the tint color. Try experimenting by varying<br />
the opacities for both these layers <strong>to</strong> obtain different variations of each effect.<br />
The uppermost layer is called the contrast layer, which will enable you <strong>to</strong> res<strong>to</strong>re all the<br />
luminosity information in the original image. The default opacity is 0%. This default setting<br />
will produce a recognizable cross processing effect, which will include the characteristic<br />
pale yellow/orange coloring in the whites. The E6-C41 effects will also have a<br />
more pronounced high contrast at this 0% setting. Raising the opacity of the contrast<br />
layer can help soften the contrast and remove the white cast color, if so desired.
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