Best B/W Conversion Method

[M0NK3H]

I seen a few diff methods of converting a colour image to b/w but i was woundering in your expirance which is the most effective method.

[SanderH]

Channel mixer in PhotoShop

[jfrancho]

Channel Mixer is the most often cited tool for converting to a grey scay image - it offers a great deal of control, in an easy to use tool. However, getting rid of the color is just part of the process of creating a good digital Black and white picture.
Try these:
http://www.thelightsright.com/tutorials/AddingDimensionToYourMonochromeImages.pdf
http://www.thelightsright.com/tip-b&w-conversion-channel-mixer.htm
http://www.thelightsright.com/TLRB&WConversion.htm
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=87784
http://www.digital-monochrome.com/
http://www.digital-monochrome.com/forum.htm

[M0NK3H]

Thank you :D

[wintoid]

My vote is for ConvertToBWPro, especially if you want it to look more film-like.

[Dchemist]

I second Wintoid's recommendation for ConverttoBWPRO from http://www.theimagingfactory.com/ It is simple to use, gives good reproducible results. I have used channel mixer also and it works well and would certianly be a good place to start. Dennis

[vjack]

Fred Miranda's BW Workflow Pro (http://www.fredmiranda.com/shopping/BW) would be a much less expensive plug-in option. However, I haven't used it so I'm not sure how good it is, but I remember others here saying they liked it.

[Kennymc]

I use this method... http://www.kennymc.com/bwconvert.htm
The again I would...:o

[wintoid]

I have the Fred Miranda plugin but don't use it as I prefer ConvertToBWPro. What Kennymc describes is the method I used to use prior to ConvertToBWPro, and it's very good. I'd say if you don't care about making the image look like film, Kenny's method is my favourite.