How to work with Polar Coordinates filter

35) How to work with Polar Coordinates filter.

Converts a selection from its rectangular to polar coordinates, and vice versa, according to selected option. You can use this filter to create a cylinder anamorphosis—art popular in the 18th century—in which the distorted image appears normal when viewed in a mirrored cylinder.

Step 1

The original picture:

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Step 2

Before applying the Polar Coordinates filter.

Step 3

After applying the Polar Coordinates filter.