Select the top shadow layer (shade 2 in the screenshot).When using the Dodge or Burn tool, set the hardness to 0%.Also, in the Dodge or Burn tool options, set the range option to Midtones.When using the Dodge or Burn tool, turn on the “Other Dynamics” option in the Brushes palette (Window > Brushes).In the image above, we created a selection of the hair. Select the layer with the base color and use the Magic Wand tool to create a selection of an area that you want to edit. The new layers will be used for dodging and burning while the old layers will be used to load selection with the Magic Wand tool. Duplicate the layers with the base color and shadow then position them above the original base color and shadow layers. ![]() The Dodge and Burn tool will be used to give a gradient tone effect to the solid colors. Be sure to pay attention to where the light is coming from to get proper looking shadows. Move the slightly off the area to change the saturation and brightness of the color. Select the base color from where you want to start. This will bring up the Color Picker window. In the Tools palette, click on the foreground color.Select the Brush tool and set the hardness to 100%.Select the Magic Wand tool and set the tolerance to 1 (so that it will only pick one color) and uncheck the Contiguous and Sample All Layers options.Create a new layer and position it between the white layer and the base color layer.One important technique from this step is how to select the correct color. In this part, you’ll learn how to add shadows to the image. Use the same technique (Create a selection with the Magic Wand tool then fill with the Paint Bucket tool) for the entire image. Use the Paint Bucket tool to fill the selection with a color of your choice.If you are using Windows, you can press Alt, S, M, E on your keyboard to quickly access this menu item. Expand the selection by 3 pixels using the Expand command (Select > Modify > Expand).With the Magic Wand tool selected, click where you want to add color.In the option bar, checkmark the Contiguous and Sample All Layers options. ![]() Select the Magic Wand tool and, in the option bar, set the Tolerance to 50.Now that we have the outline and white background separated, we can add the base color. Change the blending mode of the layer to Multiply.Add a new layer below the outline layer and fill the layer with white.Press the Delete button on your keyboard to delete the white background. This will create a selection using the tonal information from the layer. In the Channels palette (Window > Channels), click on the button.Instead of using the Magic Wand tool, use the Load Selection from Layer command to produce smoother outlines that blend well with any background. The Magic Wand tool produces jagged edges that become apparent when placed on a colored background. In the above image, you can see the difference between using the Magic Wand tool and the Load Selection from Layer command. You’ll also learn how to dissect the outline without any jagged edges using the Load Selection from Layercommand. This will also make the outline slightly thinner. In this step, you’ll learn how to separate the outline and the background into two layers. You will be using the Magic Wand tool often and broken lines will slow you down. Tip: Ensure that there are no broken lines. ![]() This will make the white background in the layer transparent.
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