Post by Chris on May 31, 2021 12:10:47 GMT
For many years, I was using a 50% gray layer set to overlay above my main image and painting black and white with the brush tool (2-10% transparency) as a non destructive way to dodge and burn. To undo the changes simply paint back 50% gray.
However, after watching these two video tutorials by Blake Rudis, I am now convinced his method is much better.
Use a 50% gray layer set to linear light blend mode and 15% transparency above your main image. Paint on it with the actual dodge and burn tools set to medium tones and 10%. To undo any changes, paint back 50% grey with the brush tool. To vary the intensity of existing changes, change the transparency of the dodge and burn layer to greater or less than 15%. In his second video, he offers some free actions which should work with the full photoshop.
A Strong Case for 50% Gray (Video 10.5 mins)
f64academy.com/strong-case-50-gray/?mc_cid=0b70f40ce0&mc_eid=[8089b1def6]
A better method For Dodge And Burn (Video 12 mins)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=16rx27aR5t4
Kind regards
Chris
However, after watching these two video tutorials by Blake Rudis, I am now convinced his method is much better.
Use a 50% gray layer set to linear light blend mode and 15% transparency above your main image. Paint on it with the actual dodge and burn tools set to medium tones and 10%. To undo any changes, paint back 50% grey with the brush tool. To vary the intensity of existing changes, change the transparency of the dodge and burn layer to greater or less than 15%. In his second video, he offers some free actions which should work with the full photoshop.
A Strong Case for 50% Gray (Video 10.5 mins)
f64academy.com/strong-case-50-gray/?mc_cid=0b70f40ce0&mc_eid=[8089b1def6]
A better method For Dodge And Burn (Video 12 mins)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=16rx27aR5t4
Kind regards
Chris
