Lesson 5 : Transforming

Transforming means making an image or its' parts , bigger or smaller or rotating and skewing . Some times , we need to change the size of a part or element of our image . To do this, we first need to select these parts or chose the layer where the whole element is located.

If the element you want to transform is not separate from its surroundings you first need to select it using the lasso tool as we described. But, if the element is already traced and cut out you only need to chose the layer where it lies.

Scaling : After you have selected or chosen the layer, go to the menu>edit>transform>scale and click. You will see that a box will appear around the part you have chosen or around your selection. There are four tiny squares at the corners of this box. If you click on these squares and drag them , your element will grow bigger or smaller. In order to keep the same proportions, hold the shift key on your keyboard while you are dragging.

Rotating : To rotate your selection hold your mouse near any of the tiny squares, you will see that a curved arrow appears that prompts you can rotate your selection. Hold down your mouse key and drag it to left or right to rotate your selection

the selection box around the portrait

the portrait after transformation

Once you are done with your transformations ,double click in the area inside the box and your changes will finalize. After you are finished with each transformation, go to menu>file>save. and Save your work.

 

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