🪄 Push, Pull, Reshape
Need to adjust face shape? Slim a cheek? Widen a smile? Liquify is your magic wand. Non-destructive with Smart Objects.
🎯 Key Tools
Forward Warp Tool (W) → Push pixels like clay Reconstruct Tool (R) → Undo local warping Smooth Tool (E) → Smooth rough edges Pucker Tool (S) → Shrink area Bloat Tool (B) → Expand area Push Left Tool (O) → Move pixels sideways Freeze Mask (F) → Protect areas Thaw Mask (D) → Unprotect frozen areas
📝 Face-Aware Liquify
Filter → Liquify → Face-Aware Liquify (check box) Adjust: - Eyes: Size, Height, Width, Tilt, Distance - Nose: Height, Width - Mouth: Smile, Width, Height - Face Shape: Forehead, Jawline, Chin All controls are sliders! No manual warping needed.
✅ Pro Tips
- Convert layer to Smart Object before Liquify (non-destructive)
- Use Freeze Mask to protect eyes/hair from distortion
- Low pressure (10-20), large brush for subtle changes
- Zoom in to 100% for detail work, zoom out to see overall effect
“Face-Aware Liquify saved me hours of manual warping. Client wanted subtle adjustments to 30 portraits. Sliders made it consistent across all photos.”