Ugh...it's amazing how much better your tutorials have gotten since this one... Explaining what you're doing, why you're doing and how obviously makes a big difference. And you don't stammer nearly as much so good on you.
This is the Greatest Tutorial on TH-cam about Dodging and Burning. Phlearn can't stop watching all your videos Thanks for the uploads I have learn so much.
I’ve been following your tutorials for a few years and subscribed to your online training website to learn compositing. Love your lessons! I found this a long time ago, I know it’s old “relatively speaking’ - but I absolutely love this technique! I’ve got it all set on an action for rapid use 😁
Great tutorial but I think I prefer the original image. Perhaps the photographer meant for the high contrast? It's a bit more dramatic, although I agree it could be brought back a little
I'm usually pretty good with these things in terms of picking them up. Must be tired. I don't get this. Lol. I'll watch again. They always are great AARON!
in the original image the model appeared to be smothered by the background. with the dodging and burning technique you demonstrated she appeared to have been brought to the front thereby forcing the viewer to draw their eyes to here... long story short the final image is less distracting
2x adjustments (curves both) are ways to control rather meticulously the dodge and burn. For instance if you did a giant contrast and brightness adjust to the whole image, it would effect the whole image, eyes, teeth, lips. This was is to give a finer control to push the blacks deeper and the highlights brighter. Think of it has an HDR, but you don't have two images to combine into one. x2 is a common way to control this, however this is the first time I've seen it done using two curves. Generally what is done is 1.5x for curves and 1x for another function usually vibrance, but every photo is different. While the another curves layer .5 will be used desaturated, so you can see just highlights and shadows and not be distracted by color. YMMV
You could, but the effect would be overall. He's trying to show how to control specific areas. Like everything in PS there are at least three ways to accomplish the same task. You could probably get great results by using Selective Color Correction and Global Lighting.
Ugh...it's amazing how much better your tutorials have gotten since this one...
Explaining what you're doing, why you're doing and how obviously makes a big difference.
And you don't stammer nearly as much so good on you.
This is the Greatest Tutorial on TH-cam about Dodging and Burning. Phlearn can't stop watching all your videos Thanks for the uploads I have learn so much.
A very useful way to go out dodging & burning without using the tools. This would also be a useful process to set up as an action.
I’ve been following your tutorials for a few years and subscribed to your online training website to learn compositing. Love your lessons!
I found this a long time ago, I know it’s old “relatively speaking’ - but I absolutely love this technique! I’ve got it all set on an action for rapid use 😁
YES !!!! Thank you for this method. It's super precise and sloppy at the same same. You're a Photoshop Ninja!
Thank you very much for all the tricks and the refined knowledge that you give to all of us for free. Hope someday I can buy your tutorials.
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Great tutorial but I think I prefer the original image. Perhaps the photographer meant for the high contrast? It's a bit more dramatic, although I agree it could be brought back a little
Hey nice tutorial Phlearn ! you guys are doing a good job here!
Awesome Technique, thanks im doing a revolution in some images over here using this new amount of control
I'd like to see more if its possible about apply image tool
Great technique and demonstration. Thanks
Best D&B techinique that I have seen:) Thanks!
The most powerful tutorial ! :)
I LOVE YOUR TUTORIALS !!
I'm usually pretty good with these things in terms of picking them up. Must be tired. I don't get this. Lol. I'll watch again. They always are great AARON!
Wow! I have to try this!
man... this tutorial is amazing, for real
Amazing tut !!
Amazing
nice technique, thanks for sharing
Brilliant. Thank you!
Cool !
nice! thanks
Hi Aaron, I was wondering what's the difference between this method and luminosity masks?
My thoughts exactly. And you can use different blend modes while doing so. so many different tricks and things possible. PS is awesome
Hey Aaron, how are you?
i didn't get this info. when we are using dodge and burn? what is the purpose?
To create 3D depth
in the original image the model appeared to be smothered by the background. with the dodging and burning technique you demonstrated she appeared to have been brought to the front thereby forcing the viewer to draw their eyes to here... long story short the final image is less distracting
I know it was two years ago, but still nice!
I WONDER IF YOU MADE A VIDEO ABOUT HOW TO PUT A CATCH LIGHT IN THE EYES?
M. Bamerni I suggest do some research on light perspective and it shouldn't be too hard to add an overlay highlight or flare
Her eyes are shut :)
don't understand why you are doing adjustment 2x
Hi Bob. Long time no chat. Me too. End result is great but why so many adjustments? (x2)
2x adjustments (curves both) are ways to control rather meticulously the dodge and burn. For instance if you did a giant contrast and brightness adjust to the whole image, it would effect the whole image, eyes, teeth, lips. This was is to give a finer control to push the blacks deeper and the highlights brighter. Think of it has an HDR, but you don't have two images to combine into one. x2 is a common way to control this, however this is the first time I've seen it done using two curves. Generally what is done is 1.5x for curves and 1x for another function usually vibrance, but every photo is different. While the another curves layer .5 will be used desaturated, so you can see just highlights and shadows and not be distracted by color. YMMV
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couldn't you do the same with one set of curves I think Im missing something
You could, but the effect would be overall. He's trying to show how to control specific areas. Like everything in PS there are at least three ways to accomplish the same task. You could probably get great results by using Selective Color Correction and Global Lighting.
Nice technique but I think the original looks better.
I don't get this....Aaron please make a new video! Too much back and forward unfortunately for my taste as you tried so hard to explain it.... :)
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To many explaination
too complex!! too difficult tutorial!!