[pootpower]

how do i screen print a photo of a person in one color using photoshop.a couple people said convert it to grayscale but every time i do that the print looks like a negative.how do i fix this problem please someone help

 

[RatedOG]

I usually take this method:
1. Convert to Grayscale
2. use adjustments like Curves, Levels, and Exposure to create contrast and then some suitable gradients to get good halftone results.
3. Convert to bitmap > halftone screen, then play around with the frequency and angles till I get it looking like I want it.

Hope it helps

 

[pootpower]

Do it matter the mesh count?I think i'm missing a step some where because i try thoses steps int that order and the print still loook like a negative

 

[professaurus]

post the picture so that we can better help you

 

[RatedOG]

I might have been a little vague in the steps.
I'll try to insert some pics here to show on a nice pic of Marley i just pulled from the web that I just made ready to print on a shirt.

I started with my dpi @ 300

The first image is the file in grayscale.
The Second image is after making some adjustments using levels.
Then applied a bit of tweaking with curves to bring back a tad of gray. This makes a good halftone dot size variation.
The halftone settings i used to demonstate me printing on a 305 mesh screen. An easy way to figure your frequency would be to divide your mesh count you want to use by anywhere from 3.5 to 5.
The final image is after using the magic wand tool to remove the white from the background.
Send to the printer using your RIP and you should be good to go.

If you image is looking like a negative, could try to inverse your art?

Hope it helps!