Four Parts Action
The idea with this Friday Freebie is really simple, take one photo, cut it into four equal parts and give each bit a twist or two. Well that was my plan when I started making this action but I just had to go one step further. So not only do the four parts get a twist but I also added a slight bow and simple shadow to create a feeling of depth. The best part is, all this happens with just one click of the mouse.
You can download the action here: four-parts-gavtrain.zip
To use the action, start with the photo you wish to chop up already open in Photoshop and then play the action. The first thing it does is make a copy of your photo so the original will be untouched and safe. There’s a lot of things for Photoshop to do with this action so it may take a minute or two to run through. As with most actions, the size of your image will effect the final effect. The photo above was 3000 pixels on the long edge but you can go bigger or smaller if you wish. The main difference will be the border size, so I’ve left the layer styles open and you can alter the border (Stroke) thickness at the end if you wish.
The action will work with Photoshop CC, CS6, CS4, CS4 and CS3 but WILL NOT work with any version of Elements, sorry.
Usage rules
The action is copyright Gavin Hoey 2014. Use is limited to any personal, non-commercial purposes. Please share the Friday Freebie by linking back to this page. Do not redistribute the original action without my permission.
Download instructions
The direct link to download the actions is https://www.gavtrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/four-parts-gavtrain.zip
No support is provided with the Friday Freebies. If you need help Google or YouTube the question and you’ll almost certainly find the answer 🙂
Thanks for that Gavin.
Just done it with a photo of one of the 3 Graces on Liverpool waterfront. Love it. Great action.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drb2208/14025209153/
Hey Gavin,
Thanks for the action again. Here’s my effort.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/73302176@N04/13987811866/
Love the look of this action. Di and Shane thanks for sharing your efforts. Shame that it’s only for PS – I’m an Elements user.
Gavin
I notice in your video from Brooklyn Bridge that you are using the Sigma 10-20 lens
It’s my birthday and I have been promised a new lens – why did you buy the Sigma 10-20 instead of buying the Canon 10-22?
John
I’ve owned that lens for a very long time. Back then it was a lot cheaper then a Canon alternative (not sure there was a Canon 10-22 at that time). Now it would be a tougher choice, although the Sigma is a fine lens.
Hi!
Somehow it’s not working for me. There is a red arrow next to action. What does it mean?
Thanks!
g.
Thank you Gavin,
I have learned much by watching your video’s.
The following link is my effort of the four pictures
http://zoom.nl/foto/bewerkte-fotografie/knippen-en-plakken.2336523.html?object=user&object_id=90027
I work with PSE12, so i Will not be able to use many of your freebies.
Greetings, Betty.
Hi Gavin,
Nice work. This is my picture. https://www.flickr.com/photos/63879278@N07/14668765770/