Mirror Close-Face

Hey guys, how about playing with mask like a crazy Photoshop driver. Ok in this tutorial I’m going to show you how you can make a nice mirrored and manipulated close face just by some simple examples. It’s not that simple as I told you, but it should be after more practicings. For continue this one, at least you must know a little about layers and masks.

First of all, open your close face photo by Photoshop. Then Duplicate your photo and make another layer by duplicating. Click on layer that you made and then choose (Menu > Edit > Transform > Flip Horizontal). Now you must add “New Layer Mask” to this layer. (Example No.01)

Tip: For faster duplicating layer, you can drag the layer to icon “Create New Layer” at the bottom of layer window.

Example No.01: Make new Layer, Duplicate Layer, Flip image horizontally

Now click on “Gradient Tool” and in the Gradient option bar, go to Gradient Option and Gradient Editor. (Example No.02)

Example No.02: Gradient Editor

In Gradient Editor, in lower portion, you will see two arrows. These are called color stops. (Example No.03)

Example No.03: Color stop alter the characteristic of the gradient.

The closer you move these together, the sharper transition between the colors of gradient will be. For the stop color on the left, click on it and set the location 48% and for the one on the right, 52%, (example No.04). Also you can save it as new gradient color or just click OK.

Example No.04: Reposition the stop for a harsher transition between colors.

Now click on mask then draw the gradient from left to right. And take a look at your image. (Example No.05)

Tip: In mask, by having most one whole side mostly white and the other mostly black, the white side is mostly revealed and the black mostly hidden, showing the face beneath and resulting in mirror effect.

Example No.05: Image after using gradient on mask.