DPI 2 Tutorial: HDR - Invert

Preliminary

1.       Edit a copy of an image using the B&W adjustments

2.       Edit a copy of the same image using the Color adjustments à set layer blending mode to COLOR

3.       Create a GROUP and place all layers (including Background à Layer 0) in the folder

Shadow and Highlights

1.       Duplicate the GROUP

2.       Merge the Duplicate the GROUP and rename the layer SHADOW & HIGHLIGHTS

3.       Use Adjustments à Shadow & Highlights

4.       Change to layer blending mode MULTIPLY

5.       Adjust OPACITY to taste

Faux HDR

1.       Duplicate the SHADOW & HIGHLIGHTS layer and rename INVERT

2.       Reset OPACITY back to 100%

3.       Tap CTRL+I (Adjustments à Invert)

4.       Change layer blending mode to OVERLAY

5.       FILTER à GAUSSIAN BLUR to taste

Faux High Definition

1.       Duplicate INVERT layer

2.       Tap CTRL+I (Adjustments à Invert)

3.       Change layer blending mode to LINEAR LIGHT

4.       Adjust OPACITY to taste