This effect was generated in Filter Forge, a Photoshop plugin that allows you to create your own filters.
This filter provides five different B&W conversion methods with full RGB filtration, tone, and softness control. It was specifically developed to achieve optimal tonal depth in B&W conversion. Click and scroll "Comments" in library to see examples. Enjoy :)
HOW TO USE: To achieve optimum tone depth and detail in conversion, adjust the "B&W Filter Shift" with each "B&W Mode" while comparing to the original image.
BW B&W Black_and_white Black_&_White Channel Contrast Convert Conversion Correct Desaturate Greyscale Photo Photography Soft Soften Softness Tone
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