EasyDodge is a custom Photoshop Panel with a matching action set that will allow you to easily dodge (lighten) and burn (darken) parts of your image. It also lets you apply creative sharpening to an image.

Check out the video above for an overview of what EasyDodge can do for your pictures.

Key features are

• simple yet flexible Dodging (lightening) & burning (darkening) of large areas in a picture, based on a rough selection (EasyDodge)
• allows for finer control with classical Dodging & Burning techniques (see video for more detail)
• lets you finesse your picture by painting ‘Clarity-like’ sharpness
• features ‘Volume Controls’ to easily fade, delete or duplicate effects
• works on color as well as B&W images
• all adjustments made on separate adjustment layers, so completely flexible & non-destructive
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FAQ:

‘What version of Photoshop do I need?’
The Action Set will work in both CS5 and CS4. The Custom Photoshop panel will only work with Photoshop CS5. We’re currently working at making a CS4 version of the panel available.
Please note that at this time, EasyDodge only works with English versions of Photoshop.

‘What’s included in the download?
The Custom Panel you see to the right*, Action Set and a PDF Manual.
* as an extension for Photoshop; the Adobe Configurator file itself is not included, as this is not needed to make the panel work

Can I change and tweak the actions?
Although EasyDodge is designed to work smoothly ‘out of the box’, if you know your way around actions, you can of course tweak the actions. You might for example turn off the dialog boxes once you know what they tell you. This will save you time.
You may not, however, redistribute these actions (or the ones you tweaked), neither for free or at a charge.

Alternatively, if you have good ideas of stuff you’d want included either in the panel or the action set itself, let us know and we might include it in a future version.

How many computers can I install these on?
You may install the EasyDodge Panel on any number of computers you personally own, with a maximum of 3. Contact us if you want to install EasyDodge in a classroom or corporate environment

Does it work on color images too?
Absolutely: EasyDodge is designed to work with black & white as well as with color images. Note that severe changes (stacking many similar adjustment layers on top of each other) may lead to color shifts.

How much does it cost?
EasyDodge is available for 10$ (+ VAT for European Residents). To purchase, click ‘add to cart’ and then ‘preview cart’ below and check out.

What about upgrades?
We plan on making updates (within the same version of Photoshop) free. Upgrades (when Photoshop changes to a new version) will be chargeable.
If you have ideas of features to include, or changes you’d like made to the panel itself, drop us a line at the email address below!

Other questions? Email us at easydodge-at-morethanwords-dot-be

As noted above: please note that EasyDodge only works with ENGLISH versions of PHOTOSHOP CS5.