To use the Adaptive Wide Angle filter in Photoshop, follow these steps to correct lens distortion:
Accessing the Filter
- Navigate to 'Filter' in the main menu.
- Select 'Adaptive Wide Angle' from the dropdown menu. This opens the filter window.
Setting Correction Mode
- In the filter window, locate the settings on the upper right corner.
- Set the 'Correction' mode to 'Perspective'. This option is crucial for correcting perspective distortions common with wide-angle lenses.
Additional Settings and Corrections
Within the Adaptive Wide Angle filter window, you have further options available, which might include:
- Scale: Allows you to adjust the size of the image.
- Focal Length: Enables you to match the lens used to take the image.
- Crop: You can crop the edges of the image to remove distorted areas.
Practical Example:
Imagine you have a photo of a tall building taken with a wide-angle lens. The building appears to lean inward. Here’s how to use the filter:
- Open the image in Photoshop.
- Go to Filter > Adaptive Wide Angle.
- Set the Correction Mode to 'Perspective'.
- Adjust the Scale and Focal Length settings as needed.
- Use the Crop tool to remove any remaining distorted edges.
- Click OK to apply the filter.
The building should now appear straighter and less distorted. The filter also helps when correcting a panoramic image that wasn't perfectly stitched.
Summary:
The Adaptive Wide Angle filter is accessed from the 'Filter' menu, and 'Perspective' mode is key for lens corrections. You can further tweak settings like 'Scale' and 'Focal Length' for more precise control.
