Distort > Bezier Warp effect (Pro only)

The Bezier Warp effect shapes an image using a closed Bezier curve along the boundary of a layer. The curve consists of four segments. Each segment has four control points (two vertices and two tangents). The vertices control the position of the segments, and the tangents control the curvature of the segments.


Original (left) and with variations of Bezier Warp applied (center and right)

The positions of vertices and tangents determine the size and shape of a curved segment. Dragging these points reshapes the curves that form the edge, thus distorting the image. For example, you can use Bezier Warp to reshape one image to fit another, as in wrapping a label around a jar. Bezier Warp is also useful for correcting lens aberrations, such as the fish-eye effect (barrel distortion) that can occur when using a wide-angle lens. Using Bezier Warp, you can bend the image back to achieve an undistorted look. By animating the effect and choosing a high quality setting, you can create fluid visual effects, such as a jiggling gelatin dessert or a fluttering flag.

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