Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
The Burn tool's attri-
butes are also based on
the settings in the op-
tions bar and the current
brush size, but rather
than lightening areas,
this feature darkens
selected parts of the
image. Again, you can
adjust the precise group-
ing of tones, highlights,
midtones or shadows
that you are working on
at any one time.
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Too much dodging and burning is noticeable
and can eventually degrade the image rather
than improve it.
Burning workflow:
1 Select the Burn 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 darken.
As with many digital adjustment and enhancement techniques, it is important to apply
dodging and burning effects subtly. Overuse is not only noticeable, but you can also lose the
valuable highlight and shadow details that you have worked so hard to preserve.
Color corrections
Our eyes are extremely complex and sophisticated imaging devices. Without us even being
aware of it, they adjust to changes in light color and level. For instance, when we view a
piece of white paper outside on a cloudy day, indoors under a household bulb or at work with
fluorescent lights, the paper appears white. Our eyes adapt to each different environment.
Unfortunately, digital sensors, including those in our cameras, are not as clever. If I photo-
graphed the piece of paper under the same lighting conditions, the pictures would all
display a different color cast. Under fluorescent lights the paper would appear green, lit by
the household bulb it would look yellow, and when photographed outside it would be a little
blue.
 
 
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