Dodging & Burning: Advanced Features and Techniques
Muster your digital courage! Join Bret Malley for a wide ranging look at a variety of dodge and burn techniques inside of Photoshop. Starting with the basics, Bret introduces the concepts of dodging and burning and demonstrates fundamental techniques, and then each subsequent lesson builds on previous concepts while adding creative alternatives that offer different methods of control. By the end of the class you’ll be amazed at how many ways dodging and burning can be used to aid you in bringing your creative visions to life.
Release Date: 2023-03-30
Lessons
Introduction
Join Bret as he introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 2 mins 40 seconds
What is Dodge and Burn
Start from the beginning and learn what dodge and burn is all about and why it is important.
Duration: 5 mins 38 seconds
The Basics
There are many methods for dodging and burning, but starting with the basics gives you a good foundation.
Duration: 12 mins 1 seconds
The Dodge and Burn Tools
Learn how to use the Dodge and Burn tools in Photoshop non-destructively.
Duration: 8 mins 36 seconds
Infusing Color
Building on the previous techniques, Bret demonstrates how you can infuse some color into your dodging and burning.
Duration: 4 mins 11 seconds
Utilizing Masking
Taking things to the next level, add masking to your dodging and burning techniques.
Duration: 15 mins 41 seconds
Using Smart Filters and Camera Raw
Delving deeper into Photoshop’s power, Bret shows you how to use smart objects for greater flexibility.
Duration: 10 mins 3 seconds
Luminosity Masking
Using brightness levels for making selections opens up another level of power for your dodging and burning techniques.
Duration: 6 mins 47 seconds
Color Blocking
Learn how to use blocks of color in your dodging and burning techniques.
Duration: 8 mins 53 seconds