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How to Create a Stretched Pixel Effect in Photoshop

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Download assets here: https://www.nucly.com/stretched-pixel-effect-tutorial Learn how to recreate the surreal stretched pixel effect seen in the poster for Black Mirror episode Common People from Netflix. In this tutorial, you'll follow a step-by-step breakdown of how to prepare your subject, apply distortion using Liquify, and stretch a cross section to create the signature vertical smear effect. We'll cover all manner of techniques in Photoshop including gradients, masks, gradient maps, color balance and much more. Whether you're designing posters or experimenting with surreal portraits, this tutorial will give you the tools to stretch your creativity—literally. — Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications! And likes and shares help a lot too! Check out my full professional Photoshop training courses here: https://www.nucly.com/courses And all my asset packs here: https://www.nucly.com/tools — Follow me: Professional Training - https://www.nucly.com Blog - https://zevendesign.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/zevendesign Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zevendesign 500px - https://500px.com/rikardrodin

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