Photoshop Color Pixels Glitch

There is an alternate Dodge & Burn technique that avoids the current color problem and offers the opportunity to edit the tone adjustments without compromising the original image.

1. Load a file to be retouched and add a blank layer.  The blank layer is Layer 1.

2. Choose Edit > Fill and from the options of the Use field, choose 50% gray. Then click OK. The image area will become gray overall.

3. Change the Blending mode in the Layers panel from Normal to Overlay. The Background image will return although you will be working on Layer 1.

4. Do not use the Dodge and Burn tools. Choose the Brush tool and adjust its size and hardness. Set the Opacity of the Brush in the Options bar at about 10%.

5. Painting in white will Dodge the area, Black will Burn the area. Dab or stroke with the Black to slowly add density.

Although the image will reflect the changes, they are being recorded on Layer1 and may be viewed by turning off the eye in the Background layer. Best of all: to undo any tone adjustment and return the area to its original value, simply return that area to 50% by cloning from an adjacent unretouched area in Layer 1.