Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Using the Vanishing Point filter
The Vanishing Point i lter simplii es the task of editing images that are in perspective,
such as the sides of a box. With the Vanishing Point i lter, you can easily add additional
elements to any type of artwork that is composed of l at planes. With this i lter, you i rst
dei ne the planes in an image, and then apply edits by painting, cloning, copying, pasting,
and transforming your image. The planes you dei ne control the perspective of the edits
you make, giving your image a realistic perspective ef ect.
In this exercise, you'll map a pre-made design to a box so that three sides of the box are
showing.
1
Turn on the Visibility icon ( ) next to the design and package layers to make them
visible. Using the Layers panel, turn of the visibility of both the monsters layer group
and the alien layer.
Showing the design and package layers.
You will now cut the image on the design layer so that it can be pasted into the
Vanishing Point dialog box.
2
Hold down the Ctrl (Windows) or the Command (Mac OS) key, and click on the
design layer thumbnail in the Layers panel. A selection is now visible around the
package design.
