How do I use PS Element 7 for B&W

[drg]

Does PS Elements 7 have channel mixer at all? I don't think Elements 5 has it but don't know about the latest version.

If not, there's another way to convert to color image into a black & white one. I think it's known as the Russell Brown method. This method uses Filter layer and the Hue and Saturation layer. You can then use levels, dodge and burn to adjust contrast/brightness when necessary to get to the final result.

Take a look at this:

http://www.outbackphoto.com/workshop..._21/essay.html


"There are nearly endless methods to convert color photos to B&W in Photoshop.

That's one of the better HSL methods. I wonder where Uwe S. has been lately. He used to post at PR quite a bit. Just busy I bet!!