How do I copy and rotate an object multiple times?

Question

I have an object that I want to "twist" like this:

I want to do the same with this picture.

I use both Inkscape and Photoshop.

Answer 1

If I understand your question properly here are a few steps to rotate objects within a circular form:

1. Create your grid lines (one vertical, one horizontal)
2. Create your object (your object being the paddle)
3. Rasterize your object (it cannot be vector)
4. Select your object (CMD T) and move your center point to the area where the horizontal and vertical lines intersect
5. You will then rotate the shape - this will kind of tell photoshop what shape you want to make.
6. Then hold down CMD + Shift + Alt (Option) and hit the T button multiple times.
7. This will then give you a full 360 shape of the object

Hope this helps