Facial Warp: Time For A Makeover

Open an image/photograph, preferable a head shot as these work best for the rest of the tutorial I'll be covering here.

I've just gone through the tutorial, and here is the before image alongside the after image:

I love the process the author of the tutorial uses to create the subtle brushing in that effect. Nicely done!

Ok, now to my portion of the tutorial.

1. Once you have your image ready, collapse it. Duplicate the background layer.

2. With the duplicate layer selected in the Layers Palette, go to Edit>Transform>Flip Vertical.

3. This next part of the process is basically covering the seamless tutorial we did on texture photos a few weeks ago, but wait until you see the result! With the duplicate layer selected, click the &acirc 'Add a mask' icon on the bottom of the layers palette. The foreground/background colors should default to Black/White respectively.

4. Before we apply the mask, let's square things up a bit. Go to Image>Image Size and set the size to 3 inches x 3 inches, resolution 96 DPI.

5. Now select the Gradient tool. Set your gradient up so that there is a fairly stark division between the 2 colors.

Also, make sure the Linear Gradient is selected.

6. Starting at the top edge of the image, draw the gradient down to the bottom edge. Use a strait vertical line&acirc any variation will mess up the end effect. Your image should appear reflected, like this example:

7. Go to Layer>Merge Visible. Duplicate this newly merged layer. Select the Duplicate again and go to Edit>Transform>Flip Horizontal.

8. Again, Click the Add a Mask Icon. This time draw your gradient from the left edge to the right edge, as strait as possible. Here is the result: