Dodge & Burn tools are known as toning tools. They allow for fine control when lightening or darkening an image. The Dodge & Burn tool in LuminarAI simulates traditional techniques used by photographers in a darkroom to regulate the amount of light on a particular area of a print.
- To Dodge and Burn, apply the Dodge & Burn tool in the Professional Tools section.
- Choose either the Lighten or Darken tools in the top Toolbar to select the desired brush.
- Use the controls to adjust how large and soft the brush is.
- Brush Size. Use this slider to adjust the size of your brush.
- Press the Right or Left bracket keys ([ *or *]) to adjust the size of the brush
- Press the Shift+ Right or Left bracket keys (Shift+[ or Shift+]) to adjust the hardness of the brush
- Use the Strength slider to control its impact.
- Click and paint on the canvas to add the Dodging and Burning.
- If you get an accidental stroke, the Erase tool can be used to remove it.
- Click Reset if you need to start over.
- Use the *Overall Amount *slider in the tool control group to further refine the global intensity of the tool and blend it back with the original image.
- Exit the tool to apply the adjustment.
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