Head tilt

[DietmarB]

Hi,

is there a tool in PS with which I can correct a head tilt in a portrait? I haven't found anything in the liquefy section or in the neural filters. I also don't want to straighten the entire image - that fits, but ONLY the model's head. I've also tried the shape grid, but that distorts the head too much.

Thanks, Dietmar

[Abambo]

Maybe you could offer a small illustration/sample of what needs to be done?

[DietmarB]

Yes, here is an example.
The real picture is a real photo, but it should suffice as an illustration:
I want to straighten the head without changing the body or the whole picture.

[Abambo]

As this, I would decapitate and turn the head a bit. All depends on the hair.

[DietmarB]

Yes, I've already thought about that as a final solution. The problem in the real picture is the background, which will be quite difficult to recreate. I thought there might be a tool - similar to liquefy to tilt or rotate the head. Or a solution with the shape grid, but unfortunately I deform more than I rotate 😞

[Abambo]

The background will always be a challenge. You do not have a single tool, where you select the head and manipulate it, without impacting the background. So you will need to recreate and create background behind the head. This will allow you to place the head as you need. Final cutout work will be at the final head position. 

[andrel8217492]

I had the same issue. I go back to Photoshop Elements for that feature, after using the full Photoshop for the majority of editing. I know it's an additional expense, but it has saved some images for me.

[didiermazier]

There is maybe a way in exploring the pupet warp… not easy though

[DietmarB]

Thanks, I'll try again with the shape grid

[DietmarB]

So after a few tests: I actually have to cut out the head and then straighten it. Of course, the background also has to be adjusted accordingly.