Paint Shop Pro Dodge and Burn

[toastedmonkeys]

Cool, I have totally different software and setup but still very helpful. Thanks

[riberg]

@toastedmonkeys Excellent - what software are you using and can you duplicate the technique? This works the same in Photoshop and Elements ...

Rich

[xxTheNightFlowerxx]

Thanks for the tute Rich. I have an outdated version of PSP (Version 9 lol) but luckily the program hasn't changed all that much. All the relevant buttons etc I still have lol. Thanks again, very informative. (Ignore the haters below).

Question, can you recommend a wacom tablet? My brother-in-law recommended the bamboo but I don't really know anything about it. Can you recommend a specific size etc? (I'm also a lefty if that's relevant, which it's probably not)..

[riberg]

@xxTheNightFlowerxx This is one of those techniques that is relevant pretty much everywhere. Glad you like it. The tablet you go with depends on a couple of things - what you can afford and how muich space you have. The Bamboo P&T is amazing and far less expensive than the Intuos4 which is even more amazing. The small (both lines) is roughly 4X6 and the medium is roughly 6X8 (both). You set up the tablet in Control Panel for lefties and it is NB.

[HarryBalsak]

Thanks for your PSP videos Rich, they are very informative. Thanks for helping me grasp what adjustment layers do. And ignore the negative a-holes who comment!

[riberg]

@HarryBalsak So glad I could help - adjustment layers are wonderful for sure.

Those fools don't bother me at all.

Thanks for the nice comment ...

Rich

[mustangeddie302]

Hopefully by now you also have a faster computer! I'm now a believer in 64 bit machines runing Windows 7. Have X2 installed and the speed is amazing!

[riberg]

@mustangeddie302 Nope - still struggling along with the old beast but I'm looking. There should be some pretty good deals in the next month or so, don't you think?

Thanks for all of your comments - I really appreciate getting them from someone who has a good head on his shoulders!

Keep shooting and keep editing ...

Rich

[WHlTEDEVlL]

fuck your wooden computer buddy

[riberg]

@WHlTEDEVlL Looks like an IQ in the low 20's. Hiding on your computer and swearing at people and all ...

Rich

[mustangeddie302]

LOVED the dodging and burning tutorial using layers!! This photographer has become an instant fan. Been using PSP x2 for over 2 years and always a learning experience!

[riberg]

@mustangeddie302 This is one of those techniques that can be used is so many different situations. I'm really glad you like it ...!

Rich

[XDipwnXDownage]

wheres the lake

[riberg]

@XDipwnXDownage Lake Ontario ...

Rich

[daivat97]

fuc*** awesome!!!!

[riberg]

@daivat97 Well thanks!

Rich

[SilverxStallion]

thank you! I've been looking on how to do this for a time now! I only found photoshop tutorials but that didn't help much!

[riberg]

@SilverxStallion I first learned how to do this in Photoshop and just adapted it for Paint Shop.

I'm glad it helped ...

Rich

[Swayzani1102]

That Was Awesome!

[riberg]

Great and thanks for the wonderful comment ...!

Rich

[Ron777100]

laber ne so viel mach ma wass !!!

[riberg]

I'm don't know what your comment is - but thanks ...!

Rich

[name24545]

@Ron777100

He says: Don't talk that much and do something!!!

But don't listen to him :). I think your tutorial is great.

[riberg]

Wow - is that what he said?

Oh well - I guess you can't make everyone happy!

Thanks for the translation ...

Rich

[el48tel]

yes I tried it too for black and white and it is a briliantly simple and effective method - thanks Riberg

[riberg]

Isn't it an amazing technique for both black and white and colour?

I am so glad it worked well for you ...!

Rich

[el48tel]

Yes and fast too. I've got a lot of negatives from 40 years ago which need a lot of TLC as wel las dodge and burn, so time is important.Comparing with the darkroom print from one of them the quality is better and a lot less fuss and no smelly chemicals anymore and just as exciting and satisfying.

[riberg]

I kind of liked the smell of the chemicals!

Rich

[el48tel]

mmmmmm - not good for one's health!

[Littlewindovers]

Riberg, Thank you for this. Could you do a black and white image with the dodge and burn technique. Again thank you.

[riberg]

Thanks for the comment and yes it can be done with a black and white image!

Now - are you just asking the question or do you want me to do it with a black and white image?

Rich

[Littlewindovers]

It was a request if you can. If you could show us how to do it properly without obvious bad burn lines, if you know what I mean. I was delighted to find your paintshop tutorial. Many thanks.

[riberg]

I will get at it SAP.

If you have a Wacom tablet it makes it much easier and helps avoid those annoying burn lines.

Rich

[lustforlife358]

Superb and helpful tutorial. Thanx indeed!!

[riberg]

It is a truly great technique and one of my favourites!

I am glad you found it helpful ...

Rich

[SilensSomnium]

Your videos are great, you really helped me out a lot. Plus it's funny listening to you, you always say funny things when you are explaining the video :-D

[riberg]

Well thank you - on all counts.

What I say just kinda comes out. One has to have fun with whatever one is doing, dontcha think ...?

Rich

[SilensSomnium]

I agree and Definitely keep doing it too, because it makes the video all the more interesting.

[mcasual]

thanks, i was searching for something slightly different but that's valuable :) ( using dodge to make lava/glow/bloom effects )

[riberg]

Good luck with it.  It is a great technique ...

Rich

[ctu609]

wonderful! very new to PSP and i find your tutorial/s a great help. thanks for posting

[riberg]

I'm glad they help - you chose a good program.

May you always produce superb images ...!

Rich

[californiaartist]

my dad can fix that :D

[riberg]

What???

That is one of the most unusual comments I have received ...

I guess I am impressed by your dad

Rich

[californiaartist]

no were not rich........ he is just good at computers i think he has had over 100 customers

[tebphotos]

Enjoyed the video. As an Elements user I find your guidance is equally relevant to my software. Do you think you limit your audience by titiling the video to a specific product?

Look forward to any new videos you post.

Tom

[riberg]

Hi Tom - excellent question!

You are one of the rare people who can take a set of instructions from one piece of software (Paint Shop Pro) and translate it into their favourite digital editing package.

A lot of folks won't look at a Paint Shop tutorial if they are an Elements or Photoshop user so I do all of the tutorials and videos in all three editors.

I will be posting some new stuff soon - I have been deeply involved in re-doing my website and that has taken a lot of time!

Thanks

Ricj

[Jrea73]

Great tuitorial! That is really helpful info! :)

[riberg]

Thanks - that is what I hope for!

Rich

[trebor56]

Great tutorial, thank's

[riberg]

Thanks - glad you liked it ...

Rich

[riberg]

Ya - finally a new one and more are on the horizon because the new site is about to be uploaded.

The soft light layer is really fabulous, isn't it?

Rich

[ckeddy101]

i love th videos you do. not to be pushey or anything do you think you could do subtiles in any of them ? p.s your videos are very informative !

[riberg]

Subtitles - you mean some instructions and guidance as to what is happening?

I have put in a couple but not many so far - perhaps it is time to add more.

Thanks for the suggestion and the comment ...

Rich

[evildwarf]

The information is great, but I mostly just listen to the soothing radio voice :O

[riberg]

Har, evildwarf - thanks.

Rich

[Schweizer135]

Very helpful. No more Dodge and Burn tools for me!!

[riberg]

Well - they still may have their uses but the soft light layer is really awesome and useful in so many situations.

Thanks for the comment ...

Rich

[Thecartoonremix3]

First Comment,View, and Rating- Awesome Tutorial!

[riberg]

Well dang - that was quick!

Thanks for the great comments ...

Rich

[Thecartoonremix3]

glad to see you makin new videos they are really good 1's

[riberg]

It's been awhile for sure.

I am completely re-writing my site and it has taken all of my time - night and day - since early February.

Aaargh ....

Thanks for noticing, by the way!

Rich

[Thecartoonremix3]

yea im currently working on my art , btw check out my first animation i ever made

[riberg]

Which one is it - you have a lot on there.

I did watch the Boobies one - cool. I have no idea how you do that!

Rich