Create and old camera effect using Raw filter in Photoshop

You will learn to use a not so well know but mighty useful Photoshop Raw filter. The final result will be pretty retro, enjoy.

Open a random photo.

In the Layer window, click the more option icon (see picture) and choose Convert to Smart Object.

In the menu click Filter and choose Camera Raw Filter...

In the Camera Raw Filter window, click the icon HSL / Greyscale.

Enable Convert to Grayscale and play with the sliders until you are satisfied with your black and white picture.

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This is how my picture looks like at this point.

Click the Split Toning icon.

And choose similar settings to mine.

S temi nastavitvami smo črnobeli fotografiji dodali sepija efekt.

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Now click the Effects icon.

And choose similar settings to mine ...

... same goes for the Post Crop Vignetting settings.

Click the Basic icon.

And again choose the similar settings as I did.

Click OK, when done.

Using smart filters enables us to adjust them at any give time. Simply double click it.

You can also enable or disable smart filters by clicking the little eye icon next to them (see picture).

And we are done!

And the whole picture.

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