Removing black from an image

[UFWHOA]

I'm trying to create a transparent image of my "Ruben" signature that leaves just the text and no background. I currently apply it to photos using the screen layer blend mode, which eliminates all the pure black in it, while keeping the white/gray parts bold and bright.

I've tried removing the black using the alpha mask plugin but it leaves me with a very transparent text and even removes the lighter areas of the image.

I just want to find some way to copy the effect that the Screen blend mode has on it when I apply it to another layer, so I can then save just the text and have a transparent background.

Anybody know of any clever methods as to approach this?

[harold]

I managed to make something that "looks somewhat like it" with Curves+ (Value in, Alpha out)

It's by no means an exact match though (it looks far less "bright")

[Ash]

Try Color to Alpha plugin.

List and links on my googlepage.

[UFWHOA]

yeah the Color To Alpha is the best way to approach this for now. I got it close enough to the way I want it. It did a great job of removing the right amount of black in the image, now I just need to intensify parts of it that should be "glowing" white so it looks more like the Screen layer effect.

Thanks. Big help.

[flarn2006]

You're a racist! Just kidding.

Sorry 'bout that. I just couldn't help it.

[Mike Ryan]

Alpha Mask

[Simon Brown]

@MR:

I've tried removing the black using the alpha mask plugin but it leaves me with a very transparent text and even removes the lighter areas of the image.

[Mike Ryan]

Yes, he needs to check the 'Mix Alpha' checkbox on the plugin.