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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. Image before and after
using the Smudge Tool
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
lighten. using the Dodge Tool
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
patches.
using the Burn Tool
Sponge Tool reduces the richness or intensity of the colors in the areas you paint. It can also perform
the reverse by making colors richer and more vibrant.
Follow the below steps to use the Sponge Tool:
Step 1: Open the image and select the Sponge Tool from the
Tools panel.
Step 2: Choose the Mode → Saturate in Options bar. Saturate
increases the intensity of a color. Desaturate decreases
the intensity of a colour. Image before and after
using the Sponge Tool
Step 3: Click and drag over the image to create the effect.
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