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252 CHAPTER 7 CREATIVE COMPOSITING

Figure 7.32
The Glazing layer set
with clipping groups

22. To simulate refraction and the imperfections of glass, you can optionally distort the reflection
layers. Select the Reflection layer. Choose Filter Distort Glass. The Filter Gallery dialog
box opens showing the Glass filter. Change the Distortion slider to 4 and the Smoothness to 5
(see Figure 7.33). Click OK to apply the filter.
23. Select the Reflection2 layer and press Ctrl+F to reapply the last-used filter (Glass). Select the
Reflection3 layer and press Ctrl+F again.
24. Save your work as CompositingProject3.psd. If you’re going to continue working through
the following sections, you can leave this file open for now.

Figure 7.33
Distorting the glass