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Tilt-Shift Photography Photoshop Tutorial
This tutorial has been produced using Photoshop CS2 on a PC.
Step 1: Photo Selection
When choosing a photograph for the tilt-shift effect, bear in mind that you want to give the
impression of a miniature model. Miniature models are usually viewed from above so try and
choose a photo with an elevated viewpoint. Buildings, roads, traffic and railways are excellent
choices but make sure there is a reasonable wide angle of view.
For this tilt-shift photography Photoshop tutorial, we are using a picture of Times Square during
a typical day:
Even before the tilt-shift effect has been applied, it's not too hard to imagine the scene as if it
were a model.
To find an appropriate image, we suggest you browse through the flickr tilt-shift fakes pool. Pay
attention to licensing terms though - if you are going to manipulate and display your work it will
need to be released under the Creative Commons licence.
Step 2. Enter Quick Mask Mode
Open the image in Photoshop and enter Quick Mask Mode by pressing Q on the keyboard, or
select the Quick Mask icon as shown in the Tool Palette below:
Step 3. Choose Gradient Tool
Choose the Gradient Tool by pressing G on the keyboard, or select the Gradient Tool icon. Be
sure to choose the Reflected Gradient option (the fourth icon along before the Mode drop-down).
Step 4. Draw A Line
Draw a vertical line; the start point will be the centre of the in-focus area, and the end will be
where the transition from in-focus to out-of-focus is completed. This step, and the subsequent
two steps, will need a fair degree of trial and error. If you look closely at the image below, you
will see the line has been drawn from the back door of the silver car up to just under the word
Hollywood beneath the street lamp.
Once you release the mouse button the area of focus will appear as a red band across the image,