4. Crop the Image into a Square Format
As in the previous method, you can add a vintage feel by changing the image format to a square, mimicking photos from the 1940s era that used a 1:1 film roll camera. How:
- Select the Crop tool from the toolbar on the left.
- Set the crop ratio to 1:1 (square).
- Adjust the crop area to your liking, then press Enter to apply it.
Advantages of the Black & White Adjustment Method:
This method provides results that are closer to the original photos from the classic era due to the more detailed control over color conversion.
You can adjust the intensity of the black and white colors before applying the sepia effect, so that the result is more to your liking.
Stronger Vintage Effect: By reducing the contrast, your photos will look like old photos that have undergone natural aging.
3. Method Greyscale Tritone
The third method we will discuss is Greyscale Tritone. This method produces an effect similar to the chemical process sepia toning used on old photographs. This technique is a bit more complicated than the previous two, but the results are very accurate and close to the original sepia photos from the classical era. This method is ideal for those who want to get a very precise and detailed sepia effect.
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Steps:
1. Change Image to Greyscale Mode
First, open the image you want to edit in Adobe Photoshop. Then, change the image to Greyscale mode by:
- Open the menu Image > Mode > Greyscale.
- You will be asked to confirm the deletion of the color information. Click Discard to continue.
- If you use this feature frequently, you can check the option “Don’t show again” to save time in the future.
2. Select Duotone from the Image > Mode > Duotone Menu
Once the image has been converted to Greyscale mode, the next step is to convert it to Duotone mode. How:
- Open the menu Image > Mode > Duotone.
- On the Duotone Options panel that appears, click the Preset drop-down menu and look for a preset named “BMY sepia 1”.
- Select the preset to convert the image to Tritone mode, where the brightness of the image will be replaced by a combination of black, yellow, and magenta colors that create a highly accurate sepia effect.
3. Restore Image to RGB Mode
Once you’ve finished converting the image to Duotone mode, you’ll need to revert it to RGB mode to save the image in a common format like JPEG or PNG. How:
- Open the menu Image > Mode > RGB Color.
- Now your image is ready to be saved in the desired format.
Advantages of the Greyscale Tritone Method:
This method mimics the chemical process of sepia toning used in ancient photographs, so the results are very accurate and detailed.
By using the preset “BMY sepia 1”, you don’t have to make complicated manual adjustments.
This method is ideal for those who want to achieve a highly precise sepia effect, especially for projects that require a high level of accuracy.