May 04 2008

Non Destructive Dodging & Burning - Photoshop Video Tutorial

Published by Yanik at 10:42 pm under Video Tutorials

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Hello once again! :)

Here’s a Photoshop ™ tutorial on Dodging and Burning with a twist. Doing it a a separate layer so as to not alter or “degrade” the quality of your original image. This technique is especially useful for stock photographers that go through severe quality control at certain stock agencies. Enjoy and have a great day.

To see my other video tutorials, click here.

Sakaasa from IstockPhoto suggested this and since the video is already up here’s her quote! It’s a great tip!

“It is an easy task to paint the grey layer back in place by choosing neutral gray (rgb=128-128-128) for your color, set the brush to 100% and paint over the area you want to repair. Once the grey is back, continue burning and dodging.”

11 Responses to “Non Destructive Dodging & Burning - Photoshop Video Tutorial”

  1. # Carolyn Marshallon 05 May 2008 at 3:38 pm

    Wow! I had really been doing it the HARD way. Your walkthroughs are excellent and very easy to understand. I look forward to seeing more tutorials from you and have bookmarked this. Thanks!

  2. # Etion 06 May 2008 at 5:22 am

    Thanks Yanik! Nice simple tutorial.

  3. # Keith McGaughranon 07 May 2008 at 7:56 am

    Thanks for this Yanik… I had read the original on DPC but had forgotten the bit about using soft light as the blend mode
    great blog keep up the good work

    Keith
    (Firsty)

  4. # el.chokrion 08 May 2008 at 2:48 pm

    Nice! you can also use the dodge and burn tool in this grey layer.

  5. # Jamieon 09 May 2008 at 3:52 am

    Brilliant! I’m going to try that today..
    Looking forward to the next one too - very interested in alternatives to polarizers.

    Thanks :)

  6. # Melindaon 13 May 2008 at 12:21 am

    Wow, if I could come over and give you a hug I would! I have been trying to figure out photoshop by myself for what seems like forever. I can’t wait to watch all your tutorials!

  7. # Ammaron 13 May 2008 at 4:19 am

    Very helpful, thanks
    Looking forward for more :)

  8. # silon 15 May 2008 at 5:19 am

    Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing :)

  9. # Debbieon 15 May 2008 at 9:24 am

    This was awesome - thank you! I immediately tried it on a pic of an outdoor shot that was a bit blown out. It worked like a charm AND I finally understand a bit of the mysterious world of MASKS! Mwah hahahahaha!

  10. # Amandaon 15 May 2008 at 1:57 pm

    I love seeing how other people get things done. I would have never thought of not using the dodge and burn tools to dodge and burn! Thanks. Look forward to more tutorials.

  11. # deb debon 16 May 2008 at 5:40 pm

    Great tutorial!
    Deb

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