Distorting painted images or adding perspective
There are three methods for modifying an image's proportions:
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Stretching an image involves stretching it in any direction using one selection handle at a time. |
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Slanting an image involves stretching it in any direction using two selection handles at once. (When you manipulate one handle, the second handle travels in the same direction.) |
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Adding perspective to an image involves stretching it to give the appearance of depth or distance. (When you manipulate one handle, the second handle mirrors it.) |
Stretching an image
To stretch an image:
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Select the image. |
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Choose Stretch from the Transform menu. |
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Drag each of the square handles until you achieve the desired effect. |
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To remove the handles, click outside the image. |
Slanting an image
To slant an image:
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Select the image. |
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Choose Slant from the Transform menu. |
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Drag any of the square handles until you achieve the desired effect. |
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To remove the handles, click outside the image. |
Adding perspective to an image
To add perspective to an image:
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Select the image. |
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Choose Add Perspective from the Transform menu. |
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Drag one of the square handles up or down to add horizontal perspective, or right or left to add vertical perspective. |
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To remove the handles, click outside the image. |
If you don't see the Transform menu:
If the item you want to alter is in a painting frame, make sure you enter the frame to edit it. If you see the Arrange menu and not the Transform menu, you are in a drawing document and therefore cannot use these features. In a drawing, you use different methods for changing the appearance of objects. (Because there are significant differences between painting and drawing features, it is important to choose whether you need to paint or draw before you begin creating something.)
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