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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.
Step 3: Click and drag over the area to increase the sharpness.
Image before and after
Smudge Tool mixes and blends the colour of an area in the image. using the Sharpen Tool
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: MORE ON PHOTOSHOP
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.
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Step 3: Check the Finger-painting checkbox in Options bar to use Image before and after
using the Smudge Tool
foreground color for smudging.
Step 4: Add a new layer to smudge without spoiling the original image.
Dodge, Burn and Sponge Tools
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. Image before and after using the
Dodge Tool
Step 4: Click and drag over the part of image you want to lighten.
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.

