Littletank Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Over the years I have used several different methods but non as elegant as that I have recently used in Photoshop using the History brush and I am wondering whether anybody has or is using the Undo Brush tool to do this in Affinity Photo. I feel sure that I can do this but I see no point in re-inventing the wheel if a procedure already exists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon1 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I attempted to make a comprehensive list of Dodge & Burn options here with explanations and a PDF maybe you can skim through and see if it helps https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/37832-the-one-guide-to-all-dodge-burn-optns/ (maybe drop a comment if you have one) otherwise: what is specifically the advantage of your method/ the disadvantage of the alternative you currently use? AP has a history brush AFIK but I've never used it cause I think there are already other great straight forward tool there (see the other post linked) hope that helps cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littletank Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 The first difficulty to overcome is that the process in Photoshop was using a panel devised by Ian Barber so whilst I knew I was using the History Brush I did not know what settings or other tools, if any, were being used. Probably the most popular method used for D&B involves a 50% grey layer whereas the History brush uses the image as the source, thereby retaining detail. I have only used the HB method with black & white images because that's where my interest lies but, in theory, I can see no reason for it not working with colour. Presently I am working on deciding what work flow to use with the Undo Brush tool and, when I am satisfied, I will be willing to share it with you if there is any interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toltec Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 17 minutes ago, Littletank said: Probably the most popular method used for D&B involves a 50% grey layer whereas the History brush uses the image as the source, thereby retaining detail. I have only used the HB method with black & white images because that's where my interest lies but, in theory, I can see no reason for it not working with colour. You might find this video of interest, that use a 50% grey layer, although I'm not sure where the history brush fits in. Search for Affinity Photo - Non Destructive Dodge & Burn p.s. I would certainly be interested in any methods you come up with. Quote Windows PCs. Photo and Designer, latest non-beta versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littletank Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 Hopefully. I will have something of interest to tell you, in the next couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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