Using Layers, masks and multiple exposures to avoid blown highlights

[saratoga]

I agree that learning layers and masks is photoshop is an essential skill. Quickmask is also very useful.

If you start using masks and selections a lot then get a graphics tablet..they are invaluable and not expensive( I have a wacom bamboo 450 and it was $110).

[mrsgrumblebum]

I have paintshop pro photoX2. I might have a play in in the coming weeks.
Thanks for showing us how David.

[Shane]

Thanks David. When first read this a couple of weeks ago I knew it was good but my PP skills were almost non-existant. Now my knowledge has increased a little I gave it a go and it worked out great. You have helped me heaps.


The only thing I did differently was that I took one shot in RAW processed for the sky background and then again for the subject. (in this case a truck) I then followed your tutorial and am very happy with the result.

Thanks again.

Shane.

[notahonda]

OMG!! this tutorial is awesome! thanks heaps!!

[Nic076]

Thank you so much for doing this. I have a couple of these examples from shots I took recently so I will have to pull the shots from the recycle bin Thanks again David.

[matilda]

this tutorial was really simple and easy to understand, that i'm going to trial it out today!

[98octane]

I've just chanced upon this tutorial when reading the waterfalls Q&A thread. It's a great tutorial - very easy to follow. It also works in Photoshop. Also nice to know I've been doing it right! I used this technique for these shots:

[n00g33]

wow. I should do this more. Done it once before but never thought about it much when shooting. Thanks so much!

[mithrandir]

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Another alternative to layers. The HDR merge routine in X3 is light handed and does a good job as well.

[aquafish]

Excellent tut. I'll be sure to try this out.