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[ 55 ]When you apply the same D-map multiple times, it takes
the results of the prior application as input, so you tend to
start getting motion style effects with this dispersion tech-
nique. You can also fill in some areas or create different
effects by stacking D-map applications with different Scale
values in the Displace dialog. If you do this, I recommend
starting with smaller scales, then working upward, but try
going the other direction just to see the results—you’ll get
something very different!
Of course, there are other ways to get this look. One of the
most popular is to duplicate the subject layer and use the Liquify
filter to distort it, then apply a mask and selectively reveal theFor this example, I’ve applied the layer mask prior to con-
version to a smart object, so the subject is isolated on the
layer. I can stack up several filters and keep the ability to
adjust each one individually, including changing opacity or
blend mode of just the effect. I can also apply several differ-
ent D-maps, or apply the same one several times. And you
have the ability to modify the D-map and reapply it with-
out having to undo it or create a new copy of the original
layer—an excellent way to refine your work. To do this, sim-
ply make your edits to the D-map itself, save it again, then
double-click the Displacement smart filter in the Layers panel
and apply the edited map.
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