The photoshop Burn & dodge tool are very useful in the digital art environment. These two tools can be used to create Highlights and shadows, Dodge being highlights and burn being shadows. If used correctly these tools can create very aesthetically pleasing lighting effects, making your images look more realistic and 3-Dimensional. There are different setting on both tools each determining the strength which ultimately alters the exposure of which the tools effects the work.


I use this tool in my work quite often, i find it very useful. Even though it can be used well i try to not over use it and use over toning methods with the brush. the reason for this is that it becomes rather obvious that the tools have been used and destroys the natural effect and creates unrealistic lighting in your work.

An example of the tools are here,

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