B&W Conversion with Channel Mixer in Photoshop Elements

The "Channel Mixer" is also a great tool for Black & White conversions:

1. In case of multi-layered image, select the uppermost layer and stamp all visible layers [Alt+Ctrl+Shift+E].
2. In the Effects palette, double-click the "Channel Mixer" thumbnail.
3. At the dialog bottom, check the "Monochrome" option. The image turns to grayscale.
4. Redistribute luminance with "Red", "Green", "Blue" sliders to achieve the best possible tone and detail (screenshot).
5. If you need a kind of "color spot" effect, add a mask using the "Add Layer Mask" command.

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