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The whip was cracked this week and we got back to work learning how to use the Deformation, Warp, and Background Eraser tools. Knowing how to use these tools adds to those already available to correct photos. |
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First up, the Deform Tool was used to do a Perspective deform. The original is shown first with the deformed perspective image below it: |
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Now we start correcting photos. Hey, I'm human and make lots of mistakes, especially in photography! The first set of images show the before and after where the Straighten tool was used to correct the slant on the wall. I also used the auto-crop feature. |
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The Straighten tool was also used on the next two photos. In the original the gazebo was used to establish the straight line for the photo. The photo below the original shows the result. |
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Next, we worked with the Perspective tool which is specifically designed to correct perspective distortion in photographs. This distortion occurs when the camera is too close to a large subject. I've used a building I shot in China for this exercise. The one on the left is the original and the one on the right shows the perspective of the building corrected. The auto-crop feature was also used on this image. While the difference is small, there is definitely a difference! |
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OK, now it was time for a little fun using the Mesh Warp tool. I used it on a photo taken by Olivia-whispersfromspirit. The original - not that I need to tell you, is on the left and the Mesh Warped image on the right: |
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In addition to the Mesh Warp tool, there's also the Warp Brush. One could get into trouble with this one! Once again, the photo I've used here is by Olivia-whispersfromspirit. The first image is the orignial with the warped images shown below it. Such a shame to do this to this little squirrel! :) |
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Last up, the Background Eraser tool, another great new feature in PSP8! I've used a flower photo I took in China, but have no clue as to it's name. Below the original photo is my tubed image used in a graphic. |
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It just keeps on getting better and better! Thank you Sally and Ron for some terrific PSP8 lessons! |
