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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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