Dodge and Burn Retouching Using High Pass Filters

Traditional dodging and burning can be tedious, requiring hours of meticulous brushwork to balance highlights and shadows. This text-only course introduces a streamlined approach using High Pass filters to achieve professional retouching results in a fraction of the time. You will transition from time-consuming manual brush strokes to a structured, non-destructive workflow in Photoshop that preserves natural texture while balancing tones. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of dodging, burning, and tonal values - Configure High Pass filter settings to isolate specific skin textures and tones - Apply non-destructive blending modes to seamlessly integrate adjustments - Practice local and global tonal corrections to enhance depth and dimension - Maintain natural details while correcting blemishes and uneven lighting - Optimize your editing workflow to save time on every portrait project You will start with key terminology and foundational concepts of light and shadow before moving into step-by-step written guides on setting up your layers, applying filters, and fine-tuning your results. This course is designed for beginner photo editors and photographers looking to speed up their retouching workflow, with no advanced editing experience required. Start reading today to elevate your photo editing efficiency and quality.