The ultimate question on B&W

[KallumR]

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First off, 

Apologies for asking what i'm sure is now a redundant question to those of the forum who have un-undoubtedly answered the same question 1 million times.  

But i'll ask it anyway,

 

When it comes to shooting black and white on your M8/.2 do you: 

1. Shoot with the in camera saturation setting of black and white and call it a day (with or without IR filter)

2. Shoot with the in camera saturation setting of black and white but use color filters like yellow etc. on your lens/es for desired effects (with or without IR filter)

3. Shoot color, RAW, with no IR filter and then go to black and white in LR or PS

If it is option 3 for you, how do you tweak it, what settings are you using and why? 

 

Naturally if your option doesn't resemble one here, let me know!

 

Thanks a lot guys )

 

K. 

[Guest]

#3!

the raw files are very clear and sharp (much better than the jpgs).

 

the camera iso setting is at base iso (ever!) even if i need  a higher sensitivity in fact!

so my shots are  often underexposed!

when i develope the files i push them to the iso need.

 the reason for this procedure is that a modern raw editor makes a much better job than the 10 years old camera software.

i use photoshop /capure one.

 

lambda.

[KallumR]

So when you convert the DNG's to color, I assume in lightroom, what process do you use, do you tweak the image much? Change highlights etc? 

[Guest]

....primarily i fuck the midtones   

 

 

lambda.

[KallumR]

HAHAhAHAHAha thats perfect, but some elaboration is needed my friend!!

[david strachan]

Kallum

shoot DNG+JPG's.  Set the camera to show B&W JPG's (Colour Saturation set Black &White) so you can visualise what's happening.  Personally I often shoot B&W anyway as I like composing that way.

 

Then in LR using the DNG file work in B&W tab in Develop module...the advantage here is you can use the colour sliders (while in B&W mode) to darken or lighten any of the colours of the DNG file...works a treat.

 

And don't forget to learn to dodge&burn using the Adjustment Brush-Exposure...this really gives monochrome punch.

 

all the best..

[KallumR]

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Thanks, will do!

[Ernstk]

Kallum, exactly what David says. It's a one click to B&W in Lightroom.

 

David, I must explore your Adjustment Brush - haven't used that yet.

 

I'm very new to Lightroom too...

 

Ernst

[Guest]

HAHAhAHAHAha thats perfect, but some elaboration is needed my friend!!

sorry ,for this we have to wait till you are 18 

 

i think david´s description is fine 

i have no experience with lightroom.

have fun with your m8, great to have some young guys here!

 

lambda.

[KallumR]

Im happy to be here, also Lambda i absolutely love your work, I hope I can achieve what you do one day! 

[Guest]

 thx a lot kallum.

 

lambda.

[seaeyes]

You  can  use  DGB  and  after  Silver  Efex  Pro 2   (free online)      

It's   a   big  software  for  the  B/W.........try  it !      

Bob

[lct]

4. Shoot color, RAW, keep UV/IR filter and then go to black and white in PS + SilverEfex