Friday, 18 February 2011

Layers - Smart Object

Sometimes when you free transform a photo smaller, then decide you want to make it a bit bigger or even return it to its original size, on stretching it back you notice the image then becomes blurred which can be incredibly annoying. The smart object tool allows you to avoid this. Found under layer - smart object - convert to smart object this tool keeps the image information intact so that if you decide to extremely change the size, you will always be able to get back to your original sized image, and it be as clear as it once was. Below are 2 examples, the photograph free transformed without smart object applied, and with. the difference is definitely noticeable and this tool is very useful. 


 

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