Pushing Pixels

Prepare the file

1. Open Duck.psd and check to see that the resolution is set at 300 dpi.

2. Save as to a new file name.

3. Using the lasso with a 15 px feather, draw an oval selection around the duck. You can keep a permanent record of this selection by choosing Select>Save Selection.

Applying Filters

1. To distort the pixels in this selection, choose Filter>Distort>Twirl.

2. Increase your view of the duck in the preview window by selecting the minus sign below the image window.

3. Adjust the magnitude of the twirl based upon the effect you desire.

4. Choose Select>Inverse to apply a different filter to the rest of the image.

5. The sample has an Ocean Ripple distortion.

Some Alternatives

1. Make a closer selection of the duck and see how this adjusts the effects of the filter.

2. Try a variety of filters to both selections.

3. Add more than one filter to the selection to test compound effects.



Hope this helps, its due on friday as is the edges which is just the filter "glowing edges..." Please don't forget.
Also: don't forget the dance this friday, Rick's party is on wednesday, and my party is next month on november 9th.
See you all tomorrow!
Peace and Love,
Ellie