Mono Conversion in LR4 - Advice needed

[cmcm789]

I tend to stick with colour when i convert my images in LR4, but recently had one or two which i thought would look well in B&W.

What is the best (most flattering) way of converting to mono in LR4 for people?

There are a lot of presets all producing different results. I know some look harsh and are to be avoided, but what is a middle of the road conversion? Should i use these presets or just desaturate and up the contrast?

All advice appreciated

 

[sep9001]

I cannot get the conversion correct, however there are a number of video's on youtube which may help.

 

[Coyon]

I found these a good starting point:
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/the-compl...ing-images-to-black-and-white-in-lightroom-4/
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/the-compl...g-black-and-white-photographs-in-lightroom-4/

 

[Rhodese]

A fellow member of "Talk Photography" (POOKEYHEAD) did a piece on B&W. It's well worth a read.


http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/th...image-for-b-w-conversion.522142/#post-6003226

Rhodese.

 

[Pookeyhead]

A fellow member of "Talk Photography" (POOKEYHEAD) did a piece on B&W. It's well worth a read.


http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/th...image-for-b-w-conversion.522142/#post-6003226

Rhodese.

^This...


...and I'm not just saying that because I wrote it. To make great black and white images from a colour digital file, you need to take control of how the colours are translated to grey tones.

 

[cmcm789]

^This...


...and I'm not just saying that because I wrote it. To make great black and white images from a colour digital file, you need to take control of how the colours are translated to grey tones.

Thanks. That all makes sense, i just need to know when to stop tinkering, but i will remember your point about similar tones and keep an eye out for it.