How to use PS liquefaction tools
The effect before and after adjustment is shown in Figure 1, figure 2.
Fig. 1 The original piece
Fig. 2 Effect: The use of liquefaction tools to modify the face, using curved tools to increase the shadow.
First, adjust the face
The characters in the original film have a feeling of looking upward, and the face looks like a national font. First of all, according to People's aesthetic standards, the use of liquefied tools to modify the shape of the model's face (note: Not excessive modification, in the modification must master the proportion of facial features, high light and the distribution of the dark part).
Operation steps: First of all to circle the need for liquefaction of the site. Using the Rectangle tool, the box selects the area that needs to be adjusted. As shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 Using a rectangular tool to circle a person's face
Perform the liquefaction command (shortcut key shift+ctrl+x). Select the Freeze Mask tool in the dialog box to smear the surrounding position where it needs to be liquefied so that it is locked so that it does not interfere with other parts when adjusting. As shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 Freezing areas that do not need to be adjusted
After selecting the Forward Transform tool and setting the tool options, push the chin and cheeks inward. As shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 Using the Liquefaction tool to adjust the person's cheeks
Note: This step is very important, requires the operator to practice repeatedly, the control of the mouse is very high, otherwise the cheeks will appear uneven appearance, in this operation should also pay attention to the overall shape of the coordination, not excessive liquefaction.
After the adjustment, the basic decoration of the face is finished. The same method is used to adjust other parts that need to be modified.
Second, adjust the expression of the characters more indifferent, we use liquefaction tools to change her expression.
Also use the Rectangular tool box to select the area you want to adjust. As shown in Figure 6. Execute the liquefaction command, select the Freeze Mask tool in the Open dialog box, and freeze all locations that do not need to be adjusted so that they are locked. As shown in Figure 7.
Figure 6 Using a rectangular tool circle the mouth of a person
Fig. 7 The area that does not need to be adjusted around the frozen mouth