[Photoshop] Adjustment layer for dodge and burn?

[Geckorian]

i'm wondering if it's possible to do the above? currently i just do it straight onto the bg layer. it wld be nice if i can keep them separated.

[melnjes]

There are a few ways you can do it. The most common I've heard is:

1. Add a new layer on top of the original.

2. Choose Overlay as the blending option.

3. There is a checkbox for you to set to default color (can't remember the exact name). Click that checkbox.

4. Thereafter, use shades of black and white to do dodge and burn.

[Geckorian]

Originally Posted by melnjes There are a few ways you can do it. The most common I've heard is: 1. Add a new layer on top of the original. 2. Choose Overlay as the blending option. 3. There is a checkbox for you to set to default color (can't remember the exact name). Click that checkbox. 4. Thereafter, use shades of black and white to do dodge and burn.

I did come across dat while googling for a solution. Somehow i prefer using the default dodge & burn tool BUT on another layer. Not possible huh?

[Larry]

hmmm. turn the background into a layer and dupe it, then work on the new layer?

[Geckorian]

Originally Posted by Larry hmmm. turn the background into a layer and dupe it, then work on the new layer?

dat sounds pretty straight forward! lol.. although i wld have thought it was possible to keep such things separate. Power of layers they say!

[melnjes]

Layers and masks

[silver.wolf]

Here's how u do it

1. Add a new layer

2. Choose Overlay as the blending option

3. Fill the new layer with 50% gray

4. Dodge and burn on the new layer

[Geckorian]

Originally Posted by silver.wolf Here's how u do it 1. Add a new layer 2. Choose Overlay as the blending option 3. Fill the new layer with 50% gray 4. Dodge and burn on the new layer

yikes! thanks