Image Slicing Tutorial

Tools for Image Slicing

• Guillotine Tool

  • Located under Image > Transform.
  • Automatically opens each slice in a new tab.
  • Can be cumbersome with many pieces.

• Alternative Filter

  • Faster option for slicing an image.

Preparing the Image for Slicing

• Setting Guides:
  • Guides indicate where the image will be sliced.
  • Image layer boundaries act as guides naturally.
  • To slice evenly:
    • Use Image > Guides > New Guide by Percent.
    • Example: Set a horizontal guide at 50% to split an image into two equal parts.
  • Additional guides can be added by clicking and dragging from the ruler.

Slicing the Image

• Using the Filter for Web Slicing:
  • Navigate to Filters > Web > Slice.
  • Choose the destination folder for slices (e.g., Desktop).
  • Select image format (e.g., JPEG).
  • Click OK to complete the slicing.

Reconstructing the Image

• Bringing Pieces Back into One Canvas:
  • Go to File > Open as Layers.
  • Select all pieces on the desktop using Shift + Click.
  • Open them to import as layers.
  • Use the Move Tool to arrange pieces back together using guides as reference.

Enhancing the Image Effect

• Adjusting Canvas Size:

  • Image > Canvas Size > Adjust by multiplying width and height.
  • Center and resize.
  • Layer > Layer to Image Size.

• Adding Drop Shadows:

  • Select top layer.
  • Filters > Light and Shadow > Drop Shadow.
  • Adjust opacity, offset, and radius.
  • Apply using Repeat Drop Shadow function (Ctrl + F).

• Merging Layers with Shadows:

  • Right-click to Merge Down each layer with its shadow.

Creative Applications

• Creating Effects:
  • Use perspective or rotate tools for creative layouts.

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This method allows for effective image manipulation and creative design implementations.