Burning edges

Creating darker corners to lead viewer into image…

Burning edgesThe following shortcut keys will help:

• Bracket keys [ ] = change brush sizes

• D = default colors (black & white)

• X = switch foreground & background colors

• Alt = hold as you click “create new layer” and this allows you to name the layer BURN

• Shift + bracket key = feathered edges on brush

Steps for burning edges• Open image…duplicate, resize & levels layer• Go to “window” and click “layers” to see as you work• Hold ALT key & click on “create new layer” icon (lower

right looks like corner of paper folded over)• When “new layer” dialogue box opens: - name it Burn - change mode to: soft light - check box with “fill to 50% gray”• Be sure background colors are default (black & white)• Click “brush” icon and use a feathered brush at 10%

opacity• Swipe across corners…you must swipe and release to

see effect. Keep swiping to build up gradual and soft effect.

• **If you go too far change foreground color to white and swipe corners to lighten