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Using Liquify to reshape an image

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Using Liquify to reshape an image

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- An easy way to reshape an object is to use the liquify filter. In this image, I want to reshape the clock, but not the background. So it's going to be easier if I select the clock and then copy it to its own layer. I'll tap the M key to select the marquee tool, and make sure that I get the elliptical marquee tool. Then I'll drag out just a loose selection around the clock. It doesn't need to be that accurate. I just want to make sure that I have all of the clock, as well as the reflection down here below the clock. Then in order to copy it to its own layer, I'll use Cmd + J on Mac or Ctrl + J on Windows. And to make my edits non-destructive and re-editable, I'll right click and then convert this to a smart object. Under the filter menu, I'll choose liquify. And we have a lot of different options. On the left hand side, we have a number of tools, and then on the right side, we can customize those settings. So, I'll start…

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