Learn how to do Non-Destructive Burn and Dodge in Photoshop

11 years 2 months ago - 11 years 2 months ago #272597 by PhotographyTalk
For many photographers one of the most important tools found in Photoshop is the "Burn" and "Dodge" feature. These terms have been around long before Photoshop came into the picture. With digital photographers this Photoshop tool is great for improving/controlling contrast in photos. This technique is useful in just about all forms of photography (models, landscapes, HDR, etc.). The problem with the burn and dodge tool is that when applied it's typically very destructive to the original photo. In this tutorial 'Howard Pinsky' shares with you quickly not only the differences between both of these tools, but also how to apply and not be destructive.

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11 years 2 months ago #272640 by Homer
Nicely explained :judge:


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11 years 2 months ago #272642 by ThatNikonGuy
Classic tool that every photographer should know how to use


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11 years 2 months ago #272720 by Fiona
:judge:


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11 years 2 months ago #272863 by Prago
Keep them coming :judge:

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11 years 2 months ago #272931 by Ziggy
:judge:


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11 years 2 months ago #273012 by NickSano
More please :beerbang:


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9 years 6 months ago #403725 by notjustamoma
Very good tutorial!  I noticed on your video that when you were illustrating the dodge & burn tools that your exposure was set to "midtones" "47%" with both the dodge and burn tool.  Do you not use highlites with the dodge and shadows with the burn tool?  Thanks.


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9 years 6 months ago #403867 by garyrhook

notjustamoma wrote: Very good tutorial!  I noticed on your video that when you were illustrating the dodge & burn tools that your exposure was set to "midtones" "47%" with both the dodge and burn tool.  Do you not use highlites with the dodge and shadows with the burn tool?  Thanks.


It is important to understand that the person that posted the link to the video, above, is not the same person that made the video. Someone may chime in here with thoughts about the point you raise, or maybe not. You could also go to YouTube and add a comment on the video. You might get a response from the creator that way; or maybe not.


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9 years 6 months ago #404189 by Ben Vanderbilt

garyrhook wrote:

notjustamoma wrote: Very good tutorial!  I noticed on your video that when you were illustrating the dodge & burn tools that your exposure was set to "midtones" "47%" with both the dodge and burn tool.  Do you not use highlites with the dodge and shadows with the burn tool?  Thanks.


It is important to understand that the person that posted the link to the video, above, is not the same person that made the video. Someone may chime in here with thoughts about the point you raise, or maybe not. You could also go to YouTube and add a comment on the video. You might get a response from the creator that way; or maybe not.



:agree:  


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9 years 6 months ago #404362 by Kitzmiller
Helpful clip, off to the next


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9 years 6 months ago #404501 by Rawley Photos
I use dodge and burning techniques in much of my post processing.  Actually it's one of my top 5 in my workflow


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9 years 6 months ago #404855 by Stacy Merrow
Can this be done in Lightroom? 


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9 years 6 months ago #404957 by garyrhook
Yes, you can use a brush in LR to adjust exposure either way. Performance wise, I think it's easier in PS.


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