This technique lowers the contrast of the photo for a more nostalgic feeling. It’s often combined with some sort of subtle retro photo effect.


Final Results

Here’s what the final image looks like! This is all done with several Color Lookup adjustment layers. Experiment with different combinations of Color Lookup profiles for more quick and easy photo effects.

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18 responses to “Quick Tip: Retroize Your Photos in Seconds”

  1. Maidul Islam Avatar
    Maidul Islam

    Wow, these are really creative! They remind me of those Chip Fosse drawings from Overhauling’. Great work!

  2. TC Avatar
    TC

    Is there a way to replicate this effect without CS6? I’m working on CS3.

  3. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Awesome, just what I was looking for. Works a treat. I’ve made an action for this now so I can apply it with just the click of a button :)

  4. george Avatar
    george

    Is there a tutorial on remove the rude and annoying comments?
    That “Draw an Owl” photo was hilarious

  5. Luis Avatar
    Luis

    Where can I find the effects, the .3dl files?

    1. Photoshop Tutorials Editor Avatar
      Photoshop Tutorials Editor

      It should be included in the dropdown menu without loading the .3dl files. You need Photoshop CS6 to use the color lookup adjustment.

  6. Pain Appol Avatar
    Pain Appol

    Awesome tutorial mate! Very easy and with such little effort it gives stunning results.

  7. ululf01 Avatar
    ululf01

    This tutorial is EXCELLENT due to the great step-by-step detail. It is greatly appreciated.
    Thanks.

  8. el churro Avatar
    el churro

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  9. Nyneishia Patel Avatar
    Nyneishia Patel

    Where do I go to enable the colour lookup? I don’t seem to have it.

    1. Skylar Avatar
      Skylar

      It’s only in CS6

      And thanks for the tut!

  10. Dumbass Avatar
    Dumbass

    1) Your way does not do anything
    2) To get anything decent you have to mess with each color setting and that is way more work than adding a few lookup layers
    3) It’s not the same so dont be such a smartass

  11. Mata Avatar
    Mata

    1. Make a white layer set to soft light.
    2. Use hue\sat to color it

    Same effect without your stupid steps

    1. morris Avatar
      morris

      Thanks for the tip! I have one for you too
      http://i.imgur.com/RadSf.jpg

    2. Skylar Avatar
      Skylar

      It’s not that hard bud. It’s easier than your steps believe it or not.

    3.  Avatar
      Anonymous

      true

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