The Burn & Dodge Tools


Make a paper, Change an image...
This week for kimi's Kreative homework we watched a great video showing how to maximize your images using the dodge and burn tool. The video can be found here: Photoshop Cafe
Do make sure you check the homework link to see all of the great images that were posted.

Well this got me thinking...... scary thing huh? :)
You can use your dodge and burn tools with any brush to make a really cool Scrap Paper.
This is my example.

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Both tools were set to about 14% opacity and in most cased I clicked over and over.
I started with just a solid red background and played from there. Everything was done with the dodge and burn tool with the exception of the white stain, which I used a brush.
I do hope you give this a try.
Remember.... it is up to you to be Kreative!!

If you would like this paper you may download it here.
PhotoshopBrushes.com is a great site for finding all kinds of free grungy brushes to use on your papers.
Have Fun!!

Comments

Sheri said…
LOVE this paper - will check out the site you mentioned - I'm clueless about my burn/dodge tools! THANKS!
February 9, 2008 at 7:57 AM
SusanD said…
Thank you so much. This is gorgeous! I uploaded my Orton 3 to the Tutorial site you have. Thanks for everything.
February 9, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Kari said…
Amazing job on the paper! Thanks for the tip on the dodge/burn tool! I can't wait to check out the video today :)
February 9, 2008 at 10:40 AM
dragonflydreamer said…
I found you through the Digital Scrapbooking freebie search engine today. I love your paper; it is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing it. I just bought Photoshop Elements 6 and have been trying to teach myself how to use it.
February 9, 2008 at 5:12 PM
dragonflydreamer said…
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving me the link to Photoshop Creative Elements Community. I have already been over and browsed around. I was happy to see answers to questions I had been pondering. Hope you are having a great weekend!
February 9, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Jackie said…
Thanks for the link to the great tutorial on dodging and burning...knew how to burn but not what dodge did....oh and cool paper too..thanks
February 10, 2008 at 8:36 PM
Unknown said…
Thanks for the link and the inspiration. The burn and dodge tool is one cool feature.
February 17, 2008 at 5:08 AM
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