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Posted on 03/05/08 02:10:44 AM |
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cy98
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Layers of Confusion
I created layer 1, and painted a solid color over a portion of the background layer. I want to dodge and burn layer 1, but do it on a separate layer, so it is easier to backtrack if I screw up. Is that possible? I tried some variations of linked, locked, unlocked but never found the combination that worked. This forum always has the easy ways. |
Posted on 03/05/08 11:57:07 AM |
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Elliott
Mirror Magician Posts: 91 Reply  |
Re: Layers of Confusion
Hi cy98 Not sure if this is any use but something I do is to use an Adjustment layer to lighten or darken the image as a whole and then add a layer mask filled with black to hide the Adjustment layer and then paint with white to apply the image adjustment selectively, which of course is editable if you make any mistakes. And of course you can use all the shades of grey to bring out different strengths. One Adjustment layer for lightening, and another for darkening. 
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Posted on 03/05/08 1:00:54 PM |
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Nick Curtain
Model Master Posts: 1768 Reply  |
Re: Layers of Confusion
I agree with Elliott. Levels and Curves are excellent tools for the job. If you make a feathered selection first using Quick Mask, or any other of the marquee tools, a mask will be applied automatically to the adjustment layer. Also, you could try this. Alt click on the new layer icon and a dialogue box will appear. Check clip layer, change the blend mode to soft light and check fill with 50% grey. Click OK. Now you can paint with black to darken, or white to lighten. Use a very low opacity brush and build the effect slowly. Sometimes painting with shades of grey offers more control. Nick |
Posted on 03/05/08 1:50:41 PM |
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rufus
Destructive Demon Posts: 243 Reply  |
Re: Layers of Confusion
Hi cy98, you can do what you want with the following method Add another layer above layer 1 and fill it with 50% grey Change the blend mode to "overlay" or "lighten" Change the foreground/background colours to black/white Select a brush and lower the opacity (say 10%) Paint with black to dodge and white to burn To undue any changes paint with 50% grey rufus |
Posted on 03/05/08 4:54:51 PM |
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cy98
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Re: Layers of Confusion
Those tips are great! I will write these down and try to see what works best for me. Photoshop offers lots of options to get from point A to B but having a Forum GPS makes the route much easier. Thanks for the road directions. |