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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 colour 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 colours. 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 colours in the areas you paint. It can also perform
                     the reverse by making colour 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  colour.  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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