Dodge and Burn tool

TODAY, we will Learn the tools used in the darkroom to create a more intense, effective focal point in a photo.

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DODGE: LIghtens the a specific spot in the image

BURN: Burning makes that part of the image darker

OPEN YOUR IMAGE IN PS

go to LAYER > DUPLICATE LAYER!!!

Then do the steps below!!

For tutorial X, we will officially visit the hack on making eyes pop!

Remember, dodging and burning are practices that evolved from traditional darkroom processes, in which the artist would use items or his/her hands, to control the amount of light that would reach the light-sensitive paper.

Watch these OPTIONAL videos if you want to see the darkroom process in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F92D8zqN2B0

Then, visit this tutorial to see how to make eyes pop using dodging and burning:

http://digital-photography-school.com/editing-eyes-3-photoshop-steps-to-eyes-that-pop