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How-to cross process in Photoshop

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Vidar Exposed is a group administrator Vidar Exposed says:

Hi - I wanted to start of this group by inviting anyone to share their pictures and techniques for generating the cross processed look in Photoshop.

I've tried a few methods, but basically they all boil down to tweaking the "Curves" parameters of the picture. If you want to start experimenting yourself, create a new adjustment layer and choose curves. Start by changing the full RGB channel by clicking and dragging the curve to resemble a gently curved 's' shape. Edit the R, G and B channels separately to get the desired result. It might also be useful to add a brightness/contrast adjustment layer between the original picture and the curves layer for better exposure control.

Another way to start is to make a duplicate layer of the original picture and set the blend mode to 'Overlay' and tweak the transparency.

Let me know how you're doing!
Posted at 5:42AM, 10 November 2005 PST ( permalink )

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kellybelly  Pro User  says:

I like to use this tutorial most of the time, though this one gets a fair amount of use. I usually tweak the results to get a look that I like.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

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corykrug  Pro User  says:

Better yet, download the Photoshop action that was posted by R&R Finn in the Technique Discussion.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

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jon madison  Pro User  says:

www.google.com/search?q=shanz+XP&sourceid=mozilla-sea...
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

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pizzaclick says:

Vidar, I just followed your method using the Gimp instead of Photoshop, and it works great. My first attempt is here.

thanks for the this group
marco
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

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Skullkid  Pro User  says:

Sometimes I use scripts and sometimes various mixing layers + playing with curves, but the most simple of all is stil l alien skin exposure a really simple to use plug for Ps (works on cs too) I highly recommend it if you don't know this one.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

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Blue Perez  Pro User  says:

I have also worked with some of the tutorials, plug-ins, actions and other stuff posted here. Now I have learnt to experiment with my own approach, using adjustment layers and masks , vary and develop these processes, altering them for my needs. I have to say thanks for setting up this group - it's a great idea!

Agree with SkullKid, Exposure is a great tool. I only discovered it two days ago, and was impressed. I can see that it will come in very handy indeed - great range of user-editable [and saveable] film and cross-processing effects, all done in a layer above your original, leaving you more options to experiment with.
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Night Heron  Pro User  says:

Thanks Vidar and all who posted here. Doing my best to spread the word about this cool and interesting process and fascinating pool. This one done with the Urban Acid plug in.
x-processed lady bug
Originally posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )
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R&R Finn  Pro User  says:

I should have discovered this group sooner. I'll post some more cross processed photos soon. :)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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stOOpidgErL  Pro User  says:

Alien Skin Exposure is a great plug-in for Photoshop (can be used with Paint Shop Pro too).

www.alienskin.com/exposure/

they have a demo version that you can download and try out.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

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simone magurno says:

Hi, i've put togheter a quite simple tutorial on the Cross Processing tecnique which you may find interesting.
Cross processing tutorial

Tutorial can be found here (external website).
The Photoshop Action can be downloaded here.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

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INoxKrow  Pro User  says:

Try this. Its so simple I couldnt believe I had been delaying it - www.photoshopsupport.com/tutorials/or/cross-processing.html
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

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kiddeft says:

I really like this effect ...

www.flickr.com/photos/jeremycowart/138825599/

... anyone have any clues on how to do it? Seems to be a hybrid of cross processing.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

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McJark says:

I use the urban acid action and tweak the curves. I've also bucked up and downloaded the following filter--and used it to great effect. I'd recommend:

http://www.redpawmedia.com/processfx.html
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:: erika verginelli :: says:

Hi guys!

I'm glad I found this group! I've been doing a lot of research here on Flickr, in this group and others and of course, in other sites too. I was wondering if we can get any close to these colours:
www.flickr.com/photos/barbuil/sets/72157594348101631/detail/ or these: www.flickr.com/photos/maya_newman/sets/1552390/detail/ using Photoshop???

Jinky and Maya's photos are just amazing!!! I know Maya shoots film and uses cross processing method, no Photoshop at all! And Jinky uses Photoshop actions that she created and sells here www.ittybittyactions.com/real.htm

I've tried a lot of stuff, including all cross processing actions and tutorials I've seen in this group and else where but I still can't get such vibrant colours.

This was the best I could achieve but still not happy about it!

wonderful chocolate from Perugia, Italy

Any help, appreciated! Greetings from Brazil! ;-)
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parisino  Pro User  says:

I like alien skin exposure plug-in for photoshop
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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Blue Perez  Pro User  says:

I probably use most of the methods above, esp. ShanXP, AlienSkinExposure, plus some homemades, and now, Lightroom presets too, so I don't always have to go to Photoshop.
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Boon Ong  Pro User  says:

Alternatively, I once read an article about doing another simple way of doing X-processing. I can't rem where to get the link but I still rem it well.

First you create another layer after you import ur photo to PS CS. Next on the new layer, you select Gradient (You play ard with any type of gradient you like). Then again on the new layer where the gradient was in, you can use opacity or dissolve to lighten up in order to let the photo to be seen.

Hope this give in another tips. ;)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

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dpx. says:

There are action scripts that make this really convenient, but most of the time, I will just tweak the curves of the individual color channels to get the color cast that I like. At the end of it, I will add a new layer, paint bucket it with yellow-green, and set the opacity to 5-10%.

Cheers.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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Alecska [Follow the Story] says:

Hello everyone !
For my first participation, I share with you the lightroom presets
inside-lightroom.com/cp.php
and photoshop action
mutato-nomine.deviantart.com/art/Cross-Processing-ATN-373...
I use almost everyday ;)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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faust0matic  Pro User  says:

I found out about digital cross processing from a magazine article. Basically, you open curves and under RGB create an "S" curve, then do the same after you select the red channel from the drop down menu. Then select the blue channel and create a reverse "S" curve. You just have to vary it and play around with how severe a curve to create. Sometimes I don't adjust the red channel at all and sometimes I adjust the green channel instead of the blue.

This is a cool thread...I didn't know there were other methods for creating this effect. I figured there were, but I had no clue where to start looking for them.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

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CY Photo  Pro User  says:

Thank you to all those that shared their techniques and links. I've been wanting to learn this tecnique for some time and glad I found this group. :o)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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urbanbandar says:

Guys thanks for the tips....well post some once i have had achance to play around
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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.hello pacific says:

hey guys-

I'm using photoshop 7.0. I downloaded some add ons, but i do not know where to put them in the Photoshop program files so I can use them! can anyone direct me to the correct folder!?
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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Brian Hursey  Pro User  says:

This was just posted on photojojo

www.layersmagazine.com/curvy-cross-processing.html
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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ishoothorizon  Pro User  says:

By the way, you can add some vignetting to make it more attractive.

Romuald
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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lindseyy.  Pro User  says:

I'm not sure if anyone already said this, but on Picnik, there is a cross processing setting. Super fast, and easy (especially for people like me with no photoshop.)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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absolut xman says:

agree with lindseyy, i've been doing my cross processing for the past few weeks via Picnik, and this was after such a long time trying to study how its done in Photoshop!

takes me just less than a few clicks to get one great image :)
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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kathyp.  Pro User  says:

I don't use any plug-ins or actions. I just add a blue/olive gradient, set the blend mode to color at 50%, adjust the brightness/contrast, add a vignette (all my conventionally cross-processed stuff usually has darkened corners), and maybe add a magenta layer, blend mode normal at about 10-15%.

It seems like a lot of steps, but it's pretty easy.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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xjoiedevivrex  Pro User  says:

this is the coolest group ever!
thanks so much for getting this started
very useful info:)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

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Thaddeus_Smith  Pro User  says:

nik's color efex pro 3 has some groovy xpro filters as well.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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Amberful  Pro User  says:

I learned SO much from this thread. . .thanks guys!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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Pepe (Le Pew)  Pro User  says:

Hey guys! DOWNLOAD NIK COLOR EFEX PRO free demo from their site. These guys have a huge selection of X-Pross and Film Effects to choose from! Go now!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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marco battistutta says:

No add-ons, in PS the PRESET menu of curves adjustment layer contains the CROSSPROCESS option. Just a starting approach, than you can tweak R,G and B curves to pleasure...
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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marco battistutta says:

other segnalation: visit Rowena's gimp curves....
www.flickr.com/photos/rowenar/3899185320/

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