Canva Photo Manipulation Techniques

Aug 24, 2024

Photo Manipulation Trick in Canva

Introduction

  • Presenter: Renadiandi
  • Topic: Photo manipulation trick using Canva.

Steps to Insert an Image of an Island into a Cup

  1. Prepare the Image

    • Use a Caribbean Island element.
    • Reduce transparency for initial placement.
    • Set position appropriately.
    • Turn transparency back to 100% and send it to back.
  2. Add a Frame

    • Select an oval frame (modern, simple, minimalist).
    • Fit the frame to the oval shape of the cup.
    • Rotate frame 1 degree to the right.
  3. Duplicate Island Image

    • Place duplicate inside the oval frame.
    • Double-click and rotate 1 degree to the left.
    • Adjust position to match the background island image.
  4. Edit Photo

    • Resize the island image as needed.
    • Use the "PG remover" to delete unwanted parts.
    • Position layers to send the image to front and crop.
  5. Add Additional Elements

    • Insert a simple Santa Claus element, set position and size.
    • Rotate and place appropriately.
    • Add ocean element into the frame, resize and rotate it so that the water line aligns with the edge of the oval.
    • Send the ocean image behind the oval frame.
  6. Duplicate and Color Adjustments

    • Duplicate the ocean frame.
    • Change colors, adding a darker gradient.
    • Set positions by sliding slightly to left and bottom.
    • Duplicate again and adjust position to fit between the frames.
  7. Add Effects

    • Use 3D water in motion element.
    • Reduce size and flip both horizontally and vertically.
    • Duplicate and adjust placements.
    • Add clouds and change background color.
    • Add birds and other cloud elements for enhancement.

Conclusion

  • Final result showcases a photo manipulation technique using frames in Canva.
  • Encouragement to have fun with Canva.
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