Shaping Light with Dodge and Burn (A Photoshop Tutorial)
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In this video I share a little bit of the history of dodging and burning in photography, as well as 3 techniques in Adobe Photoshop (using curves, grey layers and blending modes) to shape the light and shadows in your images. I use both portraits and street photography images as examples so you can see the potential for these techniques in different genres.
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I love how you are so unlike many other photography youtubers that just spurt out vid upon vid about nothing much at all. EVERY SINGLE ONE of your vids is full of quality and interest (not to mention a TON of creativity). So even though you may not have millions of subscribers, know that EVERY subscriber you have FULLY SUPPORTS you, instead of just subscribing and then never bothering to watch any of your vids.
That’s really kind. Thanks so much:)
@@seantuck that's alright:)
My dad just slammed my dream of being a photographer. He thinks it's just a hobby and that I should do something else with my life. (I'm 16). I'm pretty devastated but I feel like I just have to slog through the hard parts and push on with my passion. Still, it's pretty disheartening when your parents (or one of them) is dead set against your dream :(
That's why I love your channel so much, I guess.
Beacuse you show the world that photography is something full of such complex beauty and creativity.
So I guess the whole point of this is to say thank you, thank you so much for sharing your videos with everyone out there. It really does mean the world to some of us.
There’s nothing wrong with getting a career in something else as well. I had a whole different career 10 years ago and I was only doing photography on the side. It took me a long time to build photography to the point where it paid the bills: probably about 15 years. I know your Dad’s advice is frustrating, but at least you will have something to pay the bills in the meantime, and something to fall back on... and in the meantime there is nothing to stop you shooting a ton and getting really good. If you find one day that people are so impressed by your work that they are willing to pay your for it, then you can start to transition across full time. Good luck.
This is a wonderful tutorial. I never feel like I've wasted my time when I spend a half an hour watching your films and I really appreciate the depth you explore on each topic.
He truly has a gift with communication
So true! He emphasizes his word so well and really makes sure he is COMPLETELY explaining everything is such a perfect way.
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I was dumb forgot the login password. I love any help you can offer me
@Jacoby Sean instablaster ;)
@Joseph Kellen thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
Sean: "When makeup artists do contouring on a face, they're basically doing dodge and burn"
Me: Mindblow!
I know right
A perfect demonstration covering dodge and burn in a remarkably comprehensive way. Well done Sean, and thanks'.
This is an excellent tutorial. With Sean, I always get the feeling that he treats his audience with respect and as intelligent adults. He is a natural teacher - you only realise what a rare skill this is when you watch other photography tutorials on CZcams (which in my opinion cannot compare). The timing is close to perfect, neither too fast nor too slow. What he has to say is always interesting even when it is not entirely unfamiliar. In particular. I love the way he brings in so many other perspectives from the world of visual arts (not just photography).
Thanks Ian. Very kind.
Ian, i agree 100%.
Every time you say "tuck" when referring to the way you're working on shadows, I can't help but think "just a little tuck, a Sean Tuck"
Petition to rename the process of Dodging and Burning to "Doing the Tucker Tuck"
You are a natural teacher. I loved the way you linked history with today’s technology. Clear and easy to understand. Many thanks.
Such a good demo. No fluff. Best demo of sculpting light.
This is amazing, I learned more in 34 minutes than years during film school. Thanks
Sean, you are such a wealth of information. BRILLIANT tutorial!
Excellent! Again! As always! Thanks a lot.
Brilliant as always! It never ceases to amaze me how I can watch hours somewhere else on a topic and have a tenuous grasp, then watch you and go..."that makes total sense". Thanks Sean!
Thanks Debby. That's great to hear.
The best dodge an burn tutorial I've ever watched.
I've been using dodge and burn on Photoshop for years but seeing you use it and the methods you go through feels like I'm a newbie starting all again.
Dodge and burn is the bread and butter of a photographer.
I was fortunate to learn black & white film processing & photography in High School ..... the fundamentals are so important...
Thank you Sean! Have a nice day!
This is a fantastic introduction to not just dodge and burn, but photoshop's endless tools - adding the makeup 'map' as a guide was genius! SUBSCRIBED
Sean is definitely the one photographer who speaks to my soul and each video/tutorials he puts out, are probably the most helpful, insightful and comprehensive out here on CZcams when it comes to photography and the philosophy that shines through it. Thank you so much Sean for yet another beautiful and helpful video.
Sean, I just want to say that of all the photography channels and tutorials online you are by far the most inspiring and articulate of them all. Your deeply personal and philosophical approach cuts through the pretentious BS of the art world. From a fellow Saffa, introvert and photographer it always makes me happy to see one of us doing something special in the world. Your videos will stand the test of time as does all great advice.Thanks brother!!
As an amature in this photoshop world, this video is by far, the best tutorial on D&B . Thank you Sean.
Brilliant way of explaining. Good pace. Very useful. Thanks Sean.
I stumbled upon your vlogs and so glad I did. I have been shooting for decades and at 67 I am still learning something new every day. These Dodge and Burn techniques are some of the best I have seen and will be incorporating them into my editing process. Not a portrait photographer but I can see these techniques being useful for even wildlife and landscapes. A new subscriber! Thanks Sean!
Thanks Gary, and welcome:)
"Just a tuck" Tucker said 😁
Thank you so much. I appreciate your work or should I say the art of photography and storytelling and teaching.
Every video I learned about photography about me and about mentality. It's like mediation.
Everytime before I watch a new video I don't have a question. But after that I come back in my Life and ask myself something what about I never think about.
Thank you very much
Just watching the intro. Once again you found the exact theme I was interested in. This is not the first time, I don't know ho you do ot, but if you have my search history, I can explain😁😁😁
The real hitter in all your videos is the 1080p. Proving that material quality trumps video quality. And so it does. Thanks for this video!
Omg, I always wondered how the dark room process worked. Didn't click on this for that knowledge but so so glad I did. Thank you for explaining the negative processing.
Love your honesty Sean, very well made and useful video. Thanks. 😊
Thank you Sean. This is, without doubt, the best tutorial I have come across on Dodge & Burn. Your content in general is so very informative and inspirational.
This tutorial is fantastic... I never understood why masks were a big deal in layers... this now makes sense, it gives you complete control and flexibility without hitting undo on all your previous actions. This just changed my process for the better! Very grateful!
Also, your phrase at one point, "cleaning up the light" sums the whole process up perfectly.
Watching Tucker tucking in some shadows - very nice
Pure knowledge, that old school dodge and burn in the film era is just awesome
Best dodge and burn video on the CZcams University!!! Thank You
Really loved the intro for this. When I did film photography in art school I quit long before I got the chance to experiment with dodging and burning. I'd love to watch a film on how the process was done back then - but .... I guess it was too dark in the dark room to film hehe.
Both this and the Photoshop videos are excellent! As you said the principle techniques that we use have been around since the beginning of this craft/art. The specific illustrations you used in the Photoshop video were fascinating and eye openers for me. I knew of Ansel's darkroom work but Van Ho, Dorthea Lange and Curtis I was not aware of. Brilliant. And this video on Dodge and Burn is simple, to the point, and a great learning tool even for those of us who might have a bit more experience than the average. Thank you Sean!!
Checks subscriptions, sees Sean Tucker video, rushes to get everything done to make time to sit down, relax, and enjoy.
Even though I don't use Photoshop anymore, and I'm mostly on mobile editing apps, I still found this very interesting. I'm always interested in your workflow, Sean.
Your dedication to teaching is remarkable. Thank you.
Thanks Eric:)
Excellent. Thank you very much Sean.
These pictures were pretty darn amazing with no touch ups!
Wow... how is this information free? Thank you so much Sean!!
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial
Everytime I watch your videos it always feels like I have the urge to do a standing ovation in my bedroom at the end. Great content as always...
Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much!!
Thank you Sean, excellent tutorial.
this was without a doubt the best d/b tutorial i've come across. Thank you for your detail, time and manner.
Thanks Sean Domnhall Gleeson! :)
All these years, I never knew that’s what those little icons were, your work here is done👍. The rest was pretty good too 😁. Really liking the lighting of the room.
Always the best. Thanks, Sean.
i agree with you doge and burn is like working with salt, also i would just do a global adjustment with layers thank you good tutorial
Very helpful tutorial! Thank you, Sean
Absolutely perfect. Glued to the screen.
WAOW, thank you for the explanation and images demonstrations of how it all was done in the dark room!
The best tutorial of dodge and burn !! Thank you so much Sean 🙏🙏
This was easily the most practical and useful video I watched, this month.
Hands down the best photography channel out there
Thank you! Very very well explained!
I was reluctant to watch this video because I am pretty confident in my dodge and burn abilities in Photoshop. Now I am very happy that I watched it because I did not know about these make-up conturing images you pulled up in it. These images illustrating the way conturing and highlighting are perceived as beautiful opened my eyes to what I should aim for when using dodge and burn. Especially for portrait photography and the editing process. Thank you for this valuable lesson. Glad I trusted the voice inside me that told me to trust you and your content so far.
Masterclass that's all I can say. Many thanks for a top video.
great job Sean
Sean, once again a totally useful and informative tutorial. For years, I have obsessed about light and shadow even to the extent of studying the old masters of light and shadow (Vermeer, Rembrandt, Renoir, etc). So, these types of tutorials are highly valuable to me. I especially like the way you recap everything at the end because many times small tidbits of info blow by so quickly. The recaps are something I have not seen in many tutorials - so thanks for that...Excellent...loved every minute.
Thanks a bunch Sean. Love it!
Thanks, Sean. Good stuff. 👍
Very nicely done. Thank you.
Thank you for your time and effort explaining these various methods. You are helping many of us.
Great video Sean. By far the most comprehensive tutorial on Dodge and Burn that I've seen. Thanks for sharing!!!
Excellent tutorial. Thanks for explaining different approaches to dodging and burning.
Thank you, Sean for this video. I always use method 1 and was absolutely fascinated by method 2 & 3 watching this tutorial.
Thanks Sean. I think you've covered the topic well, while working hard to help people understand that how we process our images is a matter of personal choice driven by artistic expression. I shoot primarily landscape and wildlife and use all the tools available to me as needed to realize my vision. So I guess I follow the "this is my art, not a documentary" line of thinking (most of the time). Thanks for sharing and the very best of the Season to you and all you hold close.
Extremely helpful, and great history of dodging and burning. Even understanding the origin of the photoshop icons! It’s the subtle details that sets off a photograph, and it’s no different for these videos. Also listening to you speak reminds me of “art attack”. Can’t wait to try out these new techniques. Please continue to inspire!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sean, This was one of the most useful tutorials I have watched. Your explanations were precise,but not too quick that I couldn’t follow what you were doing. Thank you.
This tutorial is amazing and very helpful to me,
Tnx for that Sean
I learned so much...thank you so much!
Awesome tutorial on Doge and Burn. Comprehensive, straight to the point, practical to apply and very well delivered.Sean, thank you for shearing and for the time you put in preparing these videos.
Great tutorial, thank you so much! I sort of understood dodge and burn but seeing it in action as a subtle change to both portraits and street photos makes it hit home! Thank you for explaining those three ways of doing it as well as it helps me understand the Photoshop methods!
Very interesting. Helps me understand what this is.
Sean, let me just say that watching your videos are quite a pleasant journey! Thank you for all your insights both on techniques and mindsets levels. It's a pleasure to grow as an artist with your words, recommendations, and thought-provoking remarks. I'm so pleased to be one of your subscribers! Please, keep your videos coming as your audience is ravenous for much more! :)
I feel the same. Maybe one day he talk about how to drive a car and I will listen to him. It is super pleasant.
Thanks my friend.
I'm usually very bored when watching tutorials. Yours are great to watch though! I love how you explain everything in a very comprehensive and patient way!
Really nice tutorial!!! Very clear and informative
Superb. Just how much difference the smallest edits make to the images is amazing. Less is most certainly more. Thank you so much for sharing, Sean.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Excellent tutorial Sean!!
At first I thought you will use the dodge and burn tools. I knew we can use the adjustment layer this way, but never realise this is a dodge and burn. Nice new knowledge!
This was really helpful. Right level of detail and good examples to work with.
Top drawer content and presentation. Thank you Sean for a "game lifter".
Great stuff again. Three different dodge and burn variants that I'd never seen before. I've always used the 50% grey / overlay method, but painting on it with white or black brushes at about 10%. These are all some interesting and different options, so thanks for this!
I love your vision. Really personal and concrete. My style is different but still you've got some really interesting things to say and teach and I'm learning a lot from the videos you share. Not imposing your style but teaching how to blend light to meet ours is top notch. Congrats, a channel with a heart and love for the art of photography. Thank you
Excellent Demo 👍👍
That is SOOO helpful, thanks alot Sean!
This is literally THE BEST dodge and burn tutorial, Sean you killed it! Thank you very much my man!
Thank you for a really good tutorial! A few different techniques that works great is way better than an avalanche of different techniques that you instantly forget!
Great video as always, Sean. Looking back at the old D&B techniques brought back a slew of memories from my darkroom days 50 years ago. Thanks!
fantastic video! I especially appreciated you showing the contour guide! thank you for that bit!
the dodge and burn icons in photoshop just started making sense after watching this :D
thank you Sean!
Thank you so much for this excellent video. I primarily use Lightroom for my post processing but have been learning more Photoshop. I look forward to trying out these techniques on my landscapes.
I really do enjoy it when you do a tutorial Sean, I think you said you’re not a fan of doing them, but they are super helpful valuable content. Thanks!
Great tutorial, thank you so much
Brilliant advice ! Much better than some of the other convoluted videos.!
Masterclass. Thank you so much Sean!
This is a lot of what I have been looking for! How to direct attention to the areas of a photo where you want it.
I've been doing photography for about 50 years. It's fun to hear how you have to explain what an enlarger is, photo paper, film, etc.
Now if you could just explain to me why my phone has settings such as ISO, Shutter speed, and Aperture. None of which the phone actually has. :-)
It's simply convenience, just like we still daily use historic slang and proverbs in an age of oil and cement :)
Depending on Phone Make and Model, for example my Samsung S5, (quite an old phone now) has ISO and metering mode that can be user controlled. You have to access the camera settings to do it though. Hope that helps in some way?
Variable sensitivity to light and an electronic shutter your smartphone's camera most likely have, a variable aperture normally not, so it's more than convenience. This aperture setting is actually fake (aka "computational imaging") and just a convenient way to describe the effect for us "old-timers". Hmm, thinking about it - it would actually be necessary to explain to those who came to photography using a smartphone what "ISO", "shutter speed" and "aperture" mean … ;-)
@@mrdev9843 Someday we will come up with better terms. ISO should probably be renamed “gain.”
@@c.augustin ISO is easy. You just grab the box that you bought at the grocery store. Look at the box and there is the ISO - set your camera for that roll. Easy. ;-)