5.12. Spherize

5.12.1. Overview

This filter creates a kind of bubble whose size is that of the image or selection, as if the content was wrapped around a sphere.

Rysunek 17.79. Spherize filter example, with default values

Spherize filter example, with default values

Original image

Spherize filter example, with default values

Spherize filter applied


5.12.2. Activating the Filter

This filter is found in the main menu under FiltersDistortsSpherize….

5.12.3. Options

Rysunek 17.80. Spherize filter options

„Spherize” filter options

Presets, Input Type, Clipping, Blending Options, Preview, Merge filter, Split view
[Uwaga] Uwaga

These options are described in Sekcja 2, „Common Features”.

Mode
  • Radial: maps the image in a sphere around the center. This is the default. See the example above.

  • Horizontal: stretches the image horizontally around an imaginary sphere.

  • Vertical: stretches the image vertically around an imaginary sphere.

Angle of view

Camera angle of view (0 - 180°)

Curvature

The Spherical cap angle, as a fraction of the complement angle of view. The result is less domed as the curvature decreases from 1 to 0.

Amount

Interesting for negative values, which result in a hollow instead of a bump (from 1.000 to -1.000).

Resampling method

These interpolation methods are described in Interpolation.

5.12.4. Using Spherize filter

Drawing a selection before applying filter allows you to create another shape, such as a sphere: select Ellipse tool with the Fixed option checked; draw a circle; apply Spherize filter with the Use the selection as input selected. Invert selection and fill it with wanted background.