Got loads of Photoshop questions...

[vib_ribbon]

can anyone help?

Q1:

if i have an image of someone's face square on and i want to apply an effect to it to give a basic illusion that face has turned a bit to the side (about 30degrees?). without mapping the image to a 3D model, are there any techniques that can make this possible? displacement maps?

note the key word "basic".

d'oh! found a video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQfrbKZKGNU

any alternatives?

next question soon. =)
vib_ribbon2014-12-19 11:17:40

 

[muddymusic]

You could use a bit of shading and perspective if you want it quick and easy.

 

[muddymusic]

For a 1 minute solution I might do something like this:

Photo, want him to look like he's turning to the right.

Plot shading area for enhancement with pen tool

Make selection

Adjustments>Shadow/Highlight

Transform>Perspective

End result

 

[vib_ribbon]

not bad, thanks for that.
ideally would like more of a turn.
what would be the maximum amount you can turn the perspective before it becomes completely distorted? (i'll try it when it get home).

 

[muddymusic]

You can't go far before it looks obviously distorted, but as a quick solution it's ok. The method in the video is a much more realistic way of doing it but obviously a lot more labour intensive.