Digital BW, The Print

Todd wrote:
> 
> CONTROL. The PS dodge and burn tool is almost as primitive as what I can do
> with my hands on graded paper, with the exception that you can isolate your
> moves to highlights, midtones, and shadows. It's okay. Mostly what I don't
> like is on large files there is a delay between what you do and what you
> see, then it's hard to undo your mistakes. But I have something far, far,
> better to offer.

I agree with Todd, I use curve adjustments to dodge and burn, sometimes
overlay and multiply/screen, depending on image. It gives a much cleaner,
smoother tonal adjustment.  I prefer to use a large soft brush, adjust the
size of the brush as you go. I use a low opacity brush stroke on my masks
allowing me to go over and over until I get the adjustment level I desire.
If you learn the keystroke shortcuts soon you'll be flying.

Carolyn