Displacement Maps
In this Photoshop tutorial we’ll take a look at creating and using displacement maps. This technique can be applied in many ways, including adding tattoos, incorporating logos into fabric and whatever artistic project you are working on.
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Fantastic. I have always loved this effect . I did not know about the ‘Filters > Distort > Displacement method. Can’t wait to try it.
Thank you Andrei. Cheers Rosemary
I hope it works for you!
Hi Andrei, I just followed you through step by step with this method it worked beautifully! very easy to understand once you are given the instruction & know how Thankyou!
I am glad it was helpful!
Will try this tonight when I get to PS CC!!! Thank you for this tutorial!!!
Thank you a great tutorial,however the way my brain works I find difficulty in concentrating withe the music , sorry .
Is there any way to turn it down or off ?
I haven’t used this for a while and went in trying my best but when I select the displacement map it won’t show up in photoshop as being used. It doesn’t appear at all. What am I doing wrong?
Hi Fay. Which version of Photoshop are you using? If possible could you take a screenshot and I will see if I can help (caroline@shiftart.com)