Applying a Slant effect

You can use the Slant effect to make a photo appear slanted. For example, you could use the Slant effect to distort a photo by pushing the top of the photo to the left and the bottom of the photo to the right. Similarly, you could use the slant effect to push the left side of the photo upwards and the right side of the photo downwards. You can save your options as a preset for future use.

To apply a Slant effect:

  1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.
  2. Click Slant.
  3. On the Slant tab, set the options as described below.
  4. Do one of the following:
    • Click Done to accept your changes and close the pane.
    • Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the pane.

Slant options

Amount

Specifies the degree of the slant.

Fulcrum

Specifies the center of the slant. Drag the slider to the left to place the center of the slant near the bottom of the photo. Drag the slider to the right to place the center of the slant near the top of the photo.

Background color

Specifies the background color of the filtered image. Click the color picker to select a different color.

Slant Direction

Specifies the angle of the slant:

  • Horizontal: Select Horizontal to push the top or bottom of the photo to the left or right.
  • Vertical: Select Vertical to push the left or right side of the photo up or down.

See also:

Applying a Slant effect