Understanding Colors

[bcripps]

   
I've been Gimping along for a few years now, but never got my head around the Colors drop down selections. Experimenting has just added to my confusion... all those choices, separately or combined, and I never seem to obtain the desired results, particularly with skin tones.
Here's an (extreme), example of a head swap with the complication of skin tone mismatch. The face is light and reddish in complexion. While the shoulders are dark and quite brown. I tried Curves but it would appear I need to adjust the coloring first so they more closely match. How do I get rid of the red? Add brown? Or vice-versa...
I would appreciate any suggestions that will help me better understand Colors.
Much thanks...
Bry

[Ofnuts]

Some good explanations here:

https://patdavid.net/2012/06/getting-aro...or-curves/

https://patdavid.net/2012/07/getting-aro...ore-color/

[bcripps]

(02-13-2022, 04:53 PM)Ofnuts Wrote: Some good explanations here:

https://patdavid.net/2012/06/getting-aro...or-curves/

https://patdavid.net/2012/07/getting-aro...ore-color/

Thanks for this. I've downloaded and will spend some time experimenting.
Bry

[bcripps]

Thanks again, Ofnuts
Here's the best I came up with. Not perfect, but I learned a lot in the doing and I am certainly happy with my progress. Some more practice will help. Any further suggestions gratefully accepted.
Bry
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