Have you tried something like this
a) duplicate the background layer
b) make an elliptical selection about 20% larger than you want the lens of the glass to be
c)invert the selection, and delete---- you should now have a basic image layer and a circular layer
d) run the spherize filter from the distort menu on the circle layer- this creates a spherical
distortion, which isn't quite the same as a convex lens, bit it looks pretty good.
d) use the transform to size the circle back down to the size you want the lens to be
e) line it up as closely as possible with the background layer. It doesn't have to be perfect,
as the frame will hide the transition
f) Go to layer style and find the "translucent glass button" style and apply it to the circular layer.
(this creates the highlights and shadows)
g) Go to the layers palette, double click on the "f" to th right of the layer name, You'll get a
dialog box. Increase the size of the bevel til it looks right to you
h) In a new layer, draw your ring for the frame of the glass, apply the one
of the chrome layer styles
Mazel tov. Have fun.
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HI,
I want to be able to place a "magnifying lens" over a part of one of my
pictures. I have searched the internet for such a plugin. They exist for Photoshop, but are of the "action" type.
I know that with layers, I could create a ring on a new layer, create a
circular enlargement layer of the relevant portion of my picture and then put the three together, but this does not produce the optical distortion normally seen around the edges of the lens.
Is there such a plugin for PE2 or does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks,
John