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Liquefy Tool
The liquefy tool
is another very powerful tool within Photoshop. The
liquefy tool can be found by going to “filters --
liquefy”. It’s an image manipulation tool that lets you
add shape to a photograph. Take a look at the following
photograph for example.

Notice how in this photograph the female model isn’t
smiling. However, using the liquefy tool you can add a
smile to the girls face by simply manipulating and
dragging her lips up into a smile. To do this click
“filter -- liquefy” and then
use the curser to drag her lips up slightly. The results
are below. It’s really that simple.

This tool is a great tool for making abstract or overly
animated photographs as well. Using the same photograph
and the liquefy filter I was able to stretch the models
face in the following manner to create an even more
exaggerated look. Notice the stretched ears, large eyes
and nose. All of this was done is just seconds using the
liquefy tool.

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