If you are new to the Dodge & Burn technique, make sure to read this 3-part article “The Ultimate Guide to the Dodge & Burn Technique” I recently published on Fstoppers.
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DODGE & BURN TECHNIQUE
Part 1 – The Ultimate Guide to the Dodge & Burn Technique: The Fundamentals
Covers:
- Creating 3-D Looking Objects on a 2-Dimensional Canvas
- The ABC of Rendering Light & Shadow In Art
- How All Of This Is Connected To Dodge & Burn?
Part 2 – The Ultimate Guide to the Dodge & Burn Technique: Setting Up For A Good Start
Covers:
- Mouse Vs. Tablet
- Tablet Size
- Brush Opacity & Flow For D&B Work
- Dodge & Burn Tools in Photoshop
Part 3 – The Ultimate Guide to the Dodge & Burn Technique: Curves Setup & More
Cover:
- Beyond The Technique
- Finally, The Technique: Local & Global D&B
- Common Setup: Curves
- Visual Aid For Dodging & Burning
- The Retina, Rods & Cones
- Color Corrections After Dodging & Burning
Part 1 – The Ultimate Guide to the Dodge & Burn Technique: The Fundamentals
Part 2 – The Ultimate Guide to the Dodge & Burn Technique: Setting Up For A Good Start
when I use the global D&B I see no changes. Nothing gets lighter or darker?
There are multiple reasons why this can be happening, if you can share a screenshot of your layer and what you’re painting with I might be able to help, otherwise, I can’t know what you’re doing wrong.