Spherical distortion
The Spherize filter can distort an image to simulate a reflection on a
curved surface.
To apply the Spherize filter
1
Select a paint object. Make a selection to limit the effect to an
area. If you dont make a selection, the filter affects the entire
image.
2
Choose Image > Filter > Other > Spherize. Adjust the settings in
the dialog box, and then click OK to apply the filter.
Spherize settings
Amount
The extent of the distortion. Type a number from 1 to 10
or drag the slider. A higher number simulates a stronger curve.
Projection Mode
The shape of the distortion. Select Spherical/
Ellipsoid to simulate reflection on a spherical surface like a globe.
Select Cylindrical to simulate reflection on a cylinder, such as a can.
Select Horizontal to make cylindrical distortion horizontal. Select
Vertical to make cylindrical distortion vertical. Select Hyperboloid to
simulate reflection on a concave hyperboloid surface.
Vignette
Isolates the shape of a spherical distortion from the rest
of the image. If the image has a visibility mask, the areas of the image
that fall outside of the distorted area will be transparent. If the image
does not have a visibility mask, the areas are filled with the current
background color. Use this option when Spherical/Ellipsoid is
selected.
No Anti-Alias
Turns off smoothing of edges in the image. Deselect
this option for a smoother effect.
Preview
Displays the current effect before you apply the filter.
Original paint object
Spherize: Amount = 5
Vignette option selected