Transforming a bitmap layer using vector tools?

Hi,

I’d like to know if it is possible to ‘warp’ a bitmap layer using vector tools within PS?

For example, I have a 10×100 bitmap that I want to bend follow the shape of an object (a cup and saucer). Note that I could have kept the bitmap as text and ‘written it to a path’ but I will be using a bitmap for other purposes.*

Am I close by thinking I can use the path tool to do this kind of transformation, or is this purely for creating selections/shapes/clipping masks etc?

Or maybe I should be using a different application, such as CorelDraw, or maybe a plugin for Photoshop?

*The document that I’m referring to is located here:
http://www.momentum-djs.com/promotion_material/coffee.psd

This is doing my head in!

Thanks for any tips!

L.

Hi,

I’d like to know if it is possible to ‘warp’ a bitmap layer using vector tools within PS?

For example, I have a 10×100 bitmap that I want to bend follow the shape

an object (a cup and saucer). Note that I could have kept the bitmap as text and ‘written it to a path’ but I will be using a bitmap for other purposes.*

Am I close by thinking I can use the path tool to do this kind of transformation, or is this purely for creating selections/shapes/clipping masks etc?

Or maybe I should be using a different application, such as CorelDraw, or maybe a plugin for Photoshop?

*The document that I’m referring to is located here:
http://www.momentum-djs.com/promotion_material/coffee.psd

This is doing my head in!

Thanks for any tips!

L.

If you want to do this in Photoshop, you should leave the text as type, attach it to the path, twist it, warp it, etc., and then save a copy as a bitmap…PNG, GIF, or JPG. Keep your layered file as a PSD which will allow
for future editing.

If you’re "bent" on using the bitmap, you can use your rectangular marquee tool to make a selection around each individual letter and move it to where
you want it to be and then rotate it as necessary. Doing so with each letter
will simulate what you’re trying to do, but will be much more tedious than attaching text to a path.

Peadge 🙂

"l33r0y" wrote in message

Hi,

I’d like to know if it is possible to ‘warp’ a bitmap layer using vector tools within PS?

For example, I have a 10×100 bitmap that I want to bend follow the shape

of

an object (a cup and saucer). Note that I could have kept the bitmap as text and ‘written it to a path’ but I will be using a bitmap for other purposes.*

Am I close by thinking I can use the path tool to do this kind of transformation, or is this purely for creating selections/shapes/clipping masks etc?

Or maybe I should be using a different application, such as CorelDraw, or maybe a plugin for Photoshop?

*The document that I’m referring to is located here:
http://www.momentum-djs.com/promotion_material/coffee.psd

This is doing my head in!

Thanks for any tips!

L.

Thanks for that – but what if I’m not using text at all? What about a bitmap that isn’t text originated?

Should I use Illustrator for this?

L.

"l33r0y" wrote in message

Thanks for that – but what if I’m not using text at all? What about a bitmap that isn’t text originated?

Should I use Illustrator for this?

L.

I know you can attach text to a path in Illustrator, but I’m not sure if you
can attach a bitmap to a path. My gut feeling tells me "no." On the bright side, your bitmap text is in its own layer.

Why don’t you just use type in its own layer, attach it to a path and then rasterize the type to make it a bitmap? Why does it have to be a bitmap anyway?

Peadge 🙂

Forget the fact that I’ve used text in the example – it could be any

anything at all…

"l33r0y" wrote in message

Forget the fact that I’ve used text in the example – it could be any

bitmap,

anything at all…

Well, my guess is that no bitmap can be attached to a path. Vectors and pixels are too dissimilar for this. For instance, if you were to resize the
image, Photoshop would have no idea as to where to anchor the pixels to the
path or where to place the new pixels in relation to the path. The only way
is to break the bitmap apart and simulate the effect. You may be able to use
the Liquefy Command to get the effect, but you will be distorting pixels. There are other workarounds and you may still be able to get the results you’re looking for.

Good luck.

Peadge 🙂

Cheers Peadge – I think a plugin will work as someone else suggested, but having tried Illustrator briefly, I think its time to bite the bullet and start learning the other powerhouse Adobe product.

For what its worth, Illustrator does what I need it to so, although its a little tricky. Yes, it allows full control ‘warping/distortions’ through paths, etc. It’s just gonna need a bit of patience to learn and a bit of cutting and pasting between the two apps to get the final effect I’m

L.