Create Dodge and Burn Layers in Photoshop for Non-destructive Editing

[gtrose3]

always perfect

[soundofmetal]

I'm guessing you can use the dodge and burn tool on the overlay layer as well just like you use the brush tool?

[ajwood2001]

@soundofmetal - yes you could use the dodge & burn tools to create similar effects. The benefit here is using a separate layer for non-destructive edits. Yes, you could use the dodge & burn tools on the overlay layer as well.

[alexdegroot84]

Fantastic !

[Articaldanches]

ur really gud at teaching and ur daughter is really beauful

[TigrisCariosus]

you're very good at teaching; you explain things very well. i wish you were my teacher. :(

[ajwood2001]

@TigrisCariosus - thanks. I'm glad you can watch the videos.

[florinmldvn82ro]

I appreciate the video it's something I didn't know but..

One thing I did not get from this video is if actually this method is non destructive than the dodge and burn method.

As far as I know the dodge and burn gives you an option to protect tones. Isn't that the better option to follow when working with luminosity.

[ajwood2001]

@florinmldvn82ro - thanks for the comment--great question. The answer is the Dodge & Burn tools are destructive meaning they are permanent when you paint across the image. With the layer I create in the video, the image pixels are never touched. I can delete the layer, change the opacity settings, or even paint new areas. YES, the protect tones option works well for the new D&B tools. In my workflow I use a wide variety of tools depending on the look I want.

[florinmldvn82ro]

@ajwood2001 I understand your point perfectly , I was just trying to say that dodge & burn is non destructive as well if you duplicate layers.

Thanks for your quick reply.

I guess it's just a matter of taste as of which way to go.

I believe this method is good as you learn how different blending modes interact with different layers.

Thanks a lot.

[ajwood2001]

@florinmldvn82ro - Ah. My bad. Yes, I would agree everyone will make their own creative choice and have a preference. It was one of the reasons I mentioned it in the video. I didn't want people to think that I was advocating this method in exclusion of others. Have a great day!

[sebabhz]

Another great videothanks!!!!!

[pwenlock]

Another great tip AJ, thank you

[bbuck822]

As always, I appreciate it when you make a tutorial - Thanks!

[dthombs]

Great tips as always.

[Citizen259]

I greatly appreciate your work. I've learned a lot from you. Regarding today's tutorial, the site you sent us to on the luminosity series (Tony Kuyper) suggested using today's technique along with your lessons on creating lights & dark selections of luminosity.

My eyes aren't the best and selecting the light and dark luminosit yarea and then painting accordingly has helped me.

Thanks again for your efforts. I appreciate it.

[Citizen259]

I greatly appreciate your work. I've learned a lot from you. Regarding today's tutorial, the site you sent us to on the luminosity series (Tony Kuyper) suggested using today's technique along with your lessons on creating lights & dark selections of luminosity.

My eyes aren't the best and selecting the light and dark luminosityarea and then painting accordingly has helped me.

Thanks again for your efforts. I appreciate it.