In Photoshop how do I create a heat wave/shimmer/etc effect?

Question

As the title says, what is the best way in Photoshop to create a heat wave/shimmer/etc effect? Ideally I would like it be sequenced somehow, so I can output this to a series of frames - but if not, so be it.

If you're not sure what I mean by heat shimmer http://flash-effects.com/tutorial-heat-haze-effect/

Thanks

Answer 1

Look at this tutorials if this can help :

• Heat Wave effect

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Plugin :

Heat Haze Flash Filter

hope they will lead you to your output....

Answer 2

There is no easy way, maybe with programming and plugins, but to make this effect only with Photoshop as is you will need to use Smudge tool. I do it all the time. Use images for reference. And dont be too hard in strength of smudge tool.