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How to Selectively lighten or darken an image in Photoshop

Jun 10, 2010 04:30 PM

Simple Dodging & Burning tutorial by Jay Gould, featuring techniques with layers, blending modes, and a brush.

This technique uses layers, blending modes, and brushes to achieve selective lightening & darkening of an image. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to get better acquainted with the industry-standard app, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.

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