http://www.lightstalkers.org/cs3-shadow-highlight-tool-any-info- An entire Lightstalkers thread via RSS/XML. en-us Hello, I have experimenting a little with the shadow/highlight tool of photoshop CS3 and I was wondering if anybody has found a good tutorial on this, advice, risks, better way of using the tool. Do people use this tool on a regular basis when preparing images? Thank you very much, Best, Alex Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:10:36 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/cs3-shadow-highlight-tool-any-info- http://www.lightstalkers.org/shadow-highlight Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:10:36 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/cs3-shadow-highlight-tool-any-info-#116683 Thank you Erica... Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:32:29 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/cs3-shadow-highlight-tool-any-info-#116690 look at scott kelby, he has a very good one in 'the adobe photoshop cs3 book for digital photographers' just found the tutorial the other day transformed a few shots i thought were totally lost. rich Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:19:25 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/cs3-shadow-highlight-tool-any-info-#116714 Instead of using the shadow/highlight tool I usually use a combination of the curves and levels adjustment layers and then use the brush tool in the layer mask. This gives you a bit more control and since it is non-destructive it allows you to correct any bad brush work. If you have access to Lightroom the fill light in the develop module is a big help as well. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:46:29 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/cs3-shadow-highlight-tool-any-info-#116718 Doug - if you duplicate the backround layer, apply the shadow/highlight, that's non-destrucive as well. You can then mask out areas you don't want it to effect. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:55:46 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/cs3-shadow-highlight-tool-any-info-#116720 Brian- That's works as well but uses a bit more harddrive space. I started using the curves/levels method before the shadow/highlight adjustment existed so I haven't really explored it much. Like most things in Photoshop there are many ways to get the same thing done and whatever works for you is probably the best way to go. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:14:04 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/cs3-shadow-highlight-tool-any-info-#116722 I would suggest you learn how to use layers and then lighten/darken on a layer and paint between layers(non-destructive until you flatten) - My experience is this is better in long run than the s/h tool.. of course s/h tool is quick (but dirty imho) a place to start: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/contrast_masking.shtml Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:30:40 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/cs3-shadow-highlight-tool-any-info-#116728 I'd rather save time than drive space. Also, a slight use of s/h is just a starting point. It helps bring out the details in shadow areas, but curve adjustment layers almost always follow in my workflow. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:47:58 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/cs3-shadow-highlight-tool-any-info-#116731 Thank you all. Very good tips. Best, Alex Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:27:05 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/cs3-shadow-highlight-tool-any-info-#116787 Hi Alex, The S/H tool is one of my fav. and use it frequently.The 'PS Help' can guide you to use this tool effectively,atleast the beginning.If you use the controls carefully and don't push them too much this tool can do wonders.For dramatic skies,subtle detail etc.,Beware of atrifacts developing in the dark zones. Jon, "of course s/h tool is quick (but dirty imho)" We need quick working tools,don't we ? Why dirty ?A specific answer would add to our knowledge. Dev Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:10:36 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/cs3-shadow-highlight-tool-any-info-#116792