![]() Next, with the ‘Background copy’ selected, you want to make your Photoshop canvas size bigger. This will give you the perfect dimensions for your crop.ĭuplicate your layer by right-clicking the background layer and choosing Duplicate Layer. It will appear as a new layer-named ‘Background copy’ here-above your image. Click the Crop tool in the left toolbar.Īlong the top, you will see the ratio drop-down menu with Original Ratio. You then want to crop your image into a square. Step 2: Change to 1:1 Format Using the Crop Tool Next, open your image in Adobe Photoshop. I chose the lightning image as it has an exciting form that can be interesting when mirrored. Making a Kaleidoscope Effect in Photoshop Step 1: Select an Image and Open itįirst, pick out the image you want to transform. I am doing this for demonstration purposes and not suggesting a less busy image will look better. This will make the final edit look less chaotic than if I used a complete photograph. If you notice, the picture has a lot of blank space. This is aesthetically pleasing as it creates two images, the one you know and a new pattern. I chose a photo of lightning for this edit (a stock image from DepositPhotos). You technically take the subject’s form out of context and put it into this geometric grid. But kaleidoscope effects in Photoshop are especially effective when you use known forms. The instrument often comes in a tube with colored glass and other opaque materials to emphasise the effect.Īlmost any image works. This, in turn, creates a symmetrical pattern due to the repeated reflections. So kaleidoscope translates to ‘observation of beautiful forms’.Ī kaleidoscope is an optical instrument with two or more reflective surfaces tilted towards each other at an angle. Eidos means ‘that which is seen’ (form and shape). It was discovered by a Scottish inventor, David Brewster.īrewster derived the name from ancient Greek terms. But, it wasn’t until 1815 that the full kaleidoscope effect was realised. ![]() Reflecting patterns through mirrors has been around for hundreds of years. What you describe above may yeild an interesting result, but to change and preview the changes would be major work (i think).įunny that there's no Mac equivalent for this.What is the Kaleidoscope Effect in Photoshop? And I can visually see the preview of the selected area instantaneously and adjust parameters accordingly. What I need the ability to do, is work with a number of geometrical selections (ie, circles of varying edge-feathering), positioned in various locales on an image, because then they 'gather' their 'spokes', angles, and variations from specific areas, and using the K controls, I can very the angle, vert & horiz reference point, the 'suction' at the center, and on and on, until I obtain a very balanced and precise mix of color, shape and geometry. I have been porting my PSD's out to my old PC, which still has PSP loaded on it and doing my Kaleidoscope work there and re-exporting them back to the Mac. if I can muster up the patience, I will give it a try. Thanks for taking the time to outline this, much appreciated. Delete all the new segment layers, go back to the master segment, draw on it with fancy coloured brushes. Select your segment layer, and Click on new Action > Give it a name, and shortcut (optional)įree Transform > select the centre top handle from the 3x3 grid left end of the options bar, and enter an angle (45° for eight segments) > Enter to commit Now you need to record your action so open the Actions panel. (This is the layer you draw your coloured shapes etc. ![]() ![]() Now you have a guide to make your first segmentĭraw that segment with the Pen tool, load it as a selection, and fill with white in a new layer Make the Polygon with no fill and a 1 pixel stroke (from the options bar. Start the Polygon from the centre, hold down the Alt (Opt) key, and rotate to keep the botton edge square to the image with help of the Guides. Select the Polygon tool from the Shapes tools, and decide how many sides (it needs to be an even number to allow for mirroring) New square image - say 1500 x 1500 pixels Not too hard to do with an action using Free Transform step & repeat. ![]()
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