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Contrast control using overlay
One of the most effective ways of Dodge and burn is to use a 50% overlay, heres how to do it.
With the image open in PS go to the layer pallete and click on the triangle button [just above the opacity slider drop down ] in the drop down click new layer, in the new layer box mode drop down click Overlay then check the box that says "Fill with Overlay-neutral color {50% gray} and click ok, you then pick a desired brush and brush size to suit, set the brush mode to normal~opacity to about 20%, to burn areas set your forground colour to black to dodge set your forground colour to white use youir brush to apply the effect, once done fine adjustment can be carried out by reducing the effect opacity with the opacity slider in the layers pallete
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Re: Contrast control using overlay
And of course, you can mix several layers together with the same effect to get it just right.
You can also hold ALT when clicking the new layer icon and I think a dialog will show up. Then you can name the layer, choose the blend mode, and fill with 50%.
You can also play with the other contrast modes in the same group. Soft light usually works well... and for a more dramatic effect (get ready with the opacity) is hard light.
Great technique... I also encourage people to use this instead of the burn and dodge tools for adding contrast while darkening or lightening.
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Re: Contrast control using overlay
Ctrl-Alt-n will bring up the New Layer Dialog where you can specify Overlay and 50% fill. Handy little short cut.
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6/Feb/06, 11:24 pm
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Re: Contrast control using overlay
Does this way also mean a safer way of so non experienced people like me don't make TOO many MISTAKES....???
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Re: Contrast control using overlay
Well, I don't know if it will keep you from making more mistakes, but they won't be permanent mistakes 
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