Editor Expert - Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 for Photographers - page 204

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EXPERT

Highlights, shadows and
midtones can be dodged
and burnt separately.

the area is lighter in the final print. When you select the digital version from the Elements
toolbox, you will notice the cursor change to a circle which you can click and drag over your
image to lighten the selected areas.

The size and shape of the circle is based on the current brush size and shape. This can be
changed via the palette in the options bar. Also displayed here are other options that allow
you to lighten groups of tones like shadows, midtones and highlights independently. There
are also controls to change the strength of the lightening process by adjusting the exposure.

Dodging workflow:
1 Select the Dodge tool from the toolbox.
2 Choose the brush size from the palette in the options bar.
3 Select the group of tones to adjust - highlights, midtones or shadows.
4 Set the strength of the effect via the exposure value.
5 Click and drag the cursor over the image to lighten.

The style and size of the Dodge and Burn tools are deter-
mined by the currently selected brush. This and other
Dodge and Burn options can be adjusted via the settings
in the feature's option pane. An exposure value of 20%
is a good starting place for both dodging and burning in
activities.