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May 9, 2020
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Dodge and Burn tools vs Brush tool

  • May 9, 2020
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Hello,

 

Hope you're all well. 

Regarding dodge and burning is there any difference between using the dodge and burn tools in comparison to using the Brush tool with black and white when on a gray layer (mode:soft light) I.e. Will the outcome be any different either technically or visibly? 

 

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Derek Cross
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May 10, 2020

Also (with the 


With the grey (non-destructive) method, after you've used the burn and dodge brushes, you can use the opacity slider in the Layers palette to fine tune the effect.

lambiloon
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May 9, 2020

Hi, check the video hope it helps you.....regards

 

https://youtu.be/meFr1mKkWqM

Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional
Chuck Uebele
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May 9, 2020

One method is destructive while the other isn't. 

ChadPT18Author
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May 10, 2020

Hi Chuck, 


Thanks for your answer. 

Presumably you mean using the PS D&B tools will be the technique which isn't destructive(?)

 

Additionally, what makes using the Brush tool of on a gray layer destructive?   

 

Chuck Uebele
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May 10, 2020

Dodge and burn will be distructive while creating a gray layer will not be.