: What is this effect called and how to execute it? What is this effect called and what is the best free online tool to use to achieve this effect?

@Hamaas979

This effect is called a kaleidoscope effect (or Busby Berkeley effect in film). To add to user287001's comment, GIMP and Paint.net are great free options if you're comfortable using Photoshop. Another app you can check out is called PicsArt, which has a pretty specific tutorial on the kaleidescope effect here. Here's a few more examples if you search this term on Google:


The Busby Berkeley effect as utilized in 42nd Street (c.1933)


Marina Diamandis, from Marina and the Diamonds, shot by Tokion for Factory.


Kaleidoscope effect from the aforementioned PicsArt tutorial

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