Graphics Programs Reference
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Step Five:
Now,let'sswitch toburning.First,startbypressing
Command-J (PC: Ctrl-J)
toduplicate
your top layer. So, at this point, you've got the original untouched image as your Back-
ground layer, the brightened Dodge Layer in the middle (I renamed it “Dodge Layer” just
to make it easier to see), and a copy of the brightened layer on top, which is the one we're
going to burn on (I named it “Burn Layer”). By keeping everything on separate layers, if
you don't like the burning effect, you can reduce it by lowering the opacity, or delete it al-
together and you won't lose the dodging you did on the layer below it. Now get the Burn
tool (as shown here), and paint over the sky and bright trees. By darkening those areas, it
takes the focus off of them, which helps lead the eye to the rock. (Whether you realize it or
not, you're painting with light. Cool!)
