Graphics Programs Reference
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Tilt Shift Effect (Using the Blur Gallery)
The Blur filter gives you a really easy way to create the miniaturization effect you see all
over the web, where a photo is transformed to look like a tiny toy model (well, think of
it more like an architectural model). Using this filter is easy
if
(this is a big if) you have
the right type of photo. Ideally, you'd use one where you photographed from a high point
of view, looking downward, and the higher you are, and the steeper the angle, the better it
helps sell the idea that you're looking down on a scale model.
Step One:
Opentheimage youwanttoapplytheeffect to(besuretoreadtheintroabovetomake sure
you use the right type of image, or this effect will look pretty lame. Of course, as always,
you can download the image I'm using here from the topic's downloads page mentioned in
the introduction). Now, go under the Filter menu, under Blur Gallery, and choose
Tilt-Shift
(as shown here).
SCOTT KELBY
