How to Dodge Photos Using Burn Tool

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open up an image you would like to brighten using the burn tool.

   Click on the new layer button or press Ctrl-Shift-N on your keyboard select the blend mode to "Divide" and check the box "Fill with Divide-neutral color (white)".
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   Step 2: Change the color values to white (255

   ,,,, If you make a mistake on brightening a part that you didn't want, use the dodge tool and select the "highlights" on the dropdown like you did with burn tool options.
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   Step 3: 255) and fill the layer with white.

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   Step 4: Change the layer blend mode to "Divide".

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   Step 5: Use the burn tool that's under the dodge tool section.

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   Step 6: Select "highlights" in the range mode drop-down menu.

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   Step 7: Dodge any part of the photo you want like the eyes

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   Step 8: lights and many others that should be brightened.

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