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[ 77 ]STEP 15: ADD SOME DODGING AND BURNING [OPTIONAL]
You could stop right now; however, if you want to add some additional shine and
dimension, you might consider performing some dodging and burning. There are
dozens of ways to dodge and burn, but you can try this automatic technique that
I explained in “Lesson 3: Automatic Dodge and Burn” from my KelbyOne class,
Jaw-Dropping, Heart-Stopping, Eye-Popping Photoshop Effects.
This article is just one example of how you can use the Lighting Effects filter in Pho-
toshop. I’d encourage you to experiment also with multiple lights. Just playing with
the presets inside the Lighting Effects filter will give you a glimpse of what it can do,
and the possibilities are limitless. As fun as creating lights is, it’s indeed challenging
to create the shadows to complement the light. So keep in mind that you have to
make every area darker that isn’t facing the light. n
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