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Free Tutorials » Adobe Photoshop » Overlay Rotations

Create a unique photo effect which literally takes 5 secs.

Step 1

In this tutorial you will learn how simple it is to create unique artistic effects using the powers of the "Overlay" mode and transformation.

First open your photo or any image. I used a picture of an island, I can't take credit but I sure wouldn't mind being on that island right now! The image is a free stock photo from www.spoonloads.com.

Click all images in this tutorial to enlarge.

Step 1 diagram

Step 2

Now duplicate the layer, to duplicate simply drag the layer (in layers pallet) into the new layer icon, OR go to [ Layer > Duplicate Layer ...].

Now we need to rotate the photo, to do so go to [ Edit > Rotate Canvas > Horizontal ].

Simply then set the mode of the layer to overlay (top of layers pallet).

Step 2 diagram

Step 3

Okay, that literally took 5 seconds and produces a rather neat effect. It works good on many photos and you can test various rotations by just duplicating.

Step 3 diagram

Step 4

Or even ...

Step 4 diagram

Tutorial comments

24.04.2008 -

cathit says …

looks good

17.04.2008 -

aznsoldier6 says …

Wow, looks good =D

17.02.2008 -

dellynews says …

That's great !

25.10.2007 -

mainemis says …

niCe!

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Date added:
08.01.2005
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Zymic
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