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Sharpen Tool increases the contrast of the pixels at the edges thus increasing the focus on the image.
Follow these steps to increase the contrast of the pixels:
Step 1: Open the image and select the Sharpen Tool from the Tools
panel.
Step 2: Keep the value of Strength under 25% to get a subtle effect.
When working with Sharpen Tool, use the Zoom Tool over the
areas where you want to apply the tools. Image before and after
using the Sharpen Tool
Step 3: Click and drag over the area to increase the sharpness.
Smudge Tool mixes and blends the colour of an area in the image. Smudge Tool pushes pixels around
the canvas. It looks like you have dragged your finger through wet paint.
Perform the following steps to use the Smudge Tool:
Step 1: Open an image and select the Smudge Tool from the Tools panel.
Step 2: To get a more controlled effect, reduce the Strength settings in the Options bar.
Step 3: Check the Finger-painting checkbox in Options bar to use foreground color for smudging.
Step 4: Add a new layer to smudge without spoiling the original image.
Dodge, Burn and Sponge Tool
Dodge Tool increases the exposure/brightness of photos. It is a great tool to lighten faces hiding in
shadows. You can also apply subtle highlights that make the subject stand out from the background.
Perform the below steps to use the Dodge Tool:
Step 1: Open the image on which you want to increase brightness and
select the Dodge Tool from the Tools panel.
Step 2: Select the brush size and softness from the
Options bar.
Step 3: Control the intensity of the effect from Range
settings.
Step 4: Click and drag over the part of image you want to Image before and after using the Dodge Tool
lighten.
Burn Tool darkens the pixels without affecting the colors. By using this tool, you can create greater
contrast by deepening the shadows in certain areas of a photo. Photos taken in the day light often
end up having white patches and dark shadows. Burn Tool can darken the white patches, while Dodge
Tool can be used to lighten up shadowy faces. Follow the below steps to use the Burn Tool:
Step 1: Open the image and select the Burn Tool from
the Tools panel.
Step 2: Adjust the tool properties in the Options bar.
Step 3: Click and drag over the image to darken the white Image before and after using
patches. the Burn Tool
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