Kaleidoscope Effect Photoshop Tutorial
In this Kaleidoscope Effect photoshop tutorial, I’ll show you two ways to create a fractal art style Kaleidoscope effect using just an image. This process is great for making interesting photography effects like geometric and abstract art. Also, learn a bonus technique for creating abstract geometric mandalas using filters.
Manual Kaleidoscope Effect
In the first part of the Kaleidoscope effect Photoshop tutorial, I’ll show you how to create this effect manually with just an image and the transform tool. This method will give you a stunning and bright outcome.
Kaleidoscope Effect Photoshop Filters
Next, I’ll show you how to get a similar effect using the Polar coordinates filter with a specific photo set up to make the kaleidoscope effect more obvious.
Abstract & Geometric Patterns
Finally, I’ll show you how to take this a little further by creating geometric patterns that look stunning. This will give you something that is very similar to fractal and abstract art effects.
OTHER TUTORIALS YOU MIGHT LIKE
- Mandalas in Photoshop
- Photoshop Effects (Playlist)
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO
Photo demonstration and preview images
- Pink flowers https://unsplash.com/photos/0lL6Sox7n1Y
- Color Roses https://unsplash.com/photos/WS4JcpoZz6E
- Church https://unsplash.com/photos/X48hkTT1qQc
- Staircase https://unsplash.com/photos/NOBZdtTTGrg
IMPORTANT NOTE ON SOFTWARE AND TOOLS:
To get the same effect I achieved in some videos you will need a drawing tablet. You can get some inexpensive tablets. These are the two that I personally own, both are very good drawing tablets.
Wacom Intuos Pro Paper Edition (I recommend this one for Mac users): https://amzn.to/2Zno9X8
Huion H610 Pro (works perfectly on PC): https://amzn.to/2DBLqw5
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In this tutorial, I am using Photoshop CC 2021. You may not have the same configuration in your version of Photoshop. Things get moved around in updates. Some of the features in this version of Photoshop may not be available in older versions. Please leave a comment on the Youtube platform or send me an email if you get stuck or are missing a feature and I will do my best to help you.
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