Re: [Gimp-user] Getting skin tones right

[scl <scl gplus gmail com>]

> I'm trying to print a scanned 8 X 10 professional photo of an
> African-American family (fiends) who have rich tones of very dark milk
> chocolate to middle dark brown.
>
> I know black skin tones are either red or yellow. I have been playing
> with color balance, but the results are very dull and flat.

Hi Gracia,

try the Levels tool. You can adjust brightness and contrast with it 
quite easily.

Kind regards,

Sven