We’ve all seen the power of PS’s liquify tool by now, haven’t we?
I just found out that there is a similar tool for Painter. It is part of the KPT plugin set that comes with Painter IX.5
I am not sure with which versions of Painter this exactly comes so if you have a different version, please add a comment if it is available.
Now, let’s setup our Painter to try this awesome plugin:
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[li]open a new file[/li][li]create a new layer[/li][li]paint something or add a shape (a rectangle in my case), anything will do[/li][/ol]All set?
Here we go!
The plugin works on the active layer so make sure you have the layer with the shape as your current active layer.
Go Effects → KPT Collection → KPT Goo
Your painter window then changes into this:
Looks pretty cool, no?
The magnet icon is for the liquify brush.
Perhaps less features and settings than the PS equivalent, but with a bit of practice, this tool works just as well. I have found that it is best to start with a big brush size and work up to a smaller brush size in steps. Being able to use the gummy (UnGoo) to correct when you’ve gone too far is handy too.
[img]http://users.telenet.be/nr43/images/tutorials/Painter_liquify/step_03.jpg[/img]
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[li]You can pan the window contents with the cross icon at the bottom of the preview window (click n drag).[/li][/ul]
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[li]+ zooms in[/li][li]- zooms out[/li][li]the paper icon on the right resets your image to the beginning stage.[/li][/ul]
When you’re happy with your changes, press the V icon at the bottom right and your changes are applied to your layer. The X cancels the operation.
I got a little carried away for 30 seconds with my rectangle and ended up with a little creature…
Hope this is of use to someone…
Have fun!
