May 28, 2006 | Photoshop Tutorials, Type Tool Techniques
An anticipated feature to Photoshop and only available in Photoshop CS, and above, is the Text on a path Tool. The Path can be either an open or closed path as well as a vector filled path. Start a new document. Preset options of your choice. Select either the Pen...
May 28, 2006 | Photoshop Tutorials, Type Tool Techniques
Here’s a great way to create and reuse text presets to have in storage without having to manually set the text parameters each time. To begin, open a new document and select the ‘Type Tool (T)’ from the toolbar. (I have it encased in red below.)...
May 28, 2006 | Photoshop Tutorials, Type Tool Techniques
Here’s a few simple steps to help create a retro-style text effect. No need to duplicate and merge multiple layers, follow along and I’ll show you how it’s done. Start with a new document. Preset option is entirely up to you. (I used 400×400)...
May 28, 2006 | Photoshop Tutorials, Type Tool Techniques
Here’s a handy trick to grunge artist enthusiast. This procedure will show you how to scratch the edge off text, while maintaining it’s edit ability. Start off with a basic image size and add the text that I have captured below. Font color of White...
May 28, 2006 | Photoshop Tutorials, Type Tool Techniques
Here’s a handy trick to create eye pleasing, seamless blending of text into a textured background. Start off with a basic image size. (mine is 414×321, background color ‘White’.) 1. Next, create a simple texture, following these steps. Set...
May 28, 2006 | Photoshop Tutorials, Type Tool Techniques
To begin this tutorial, start a new document (I used 450 x 450). Select the ‘Background Layer’ in the Layers Palette, then hit ‘Ctrl/Command + R’ to show the Ruler Bar’s (If not already visible). Then drag a Horizontal and Vertical Guide...
May 28, 2006 | Photoshop Tutorials, Type Tool Techniques
To begin this tutorial, start a new document (I used 450 x 450). Select the ‘Background Layer’ in the Layers Palette, then hit ‘Ctrl/Command + R’ to show the Ruler Bar’s (If not already visible) Then drag a Horizontal and Vertical Guide...
May 28, 2006 | Photoshop Tutorials, Type Tool Techniques
1. Here’s a simple trick to create Outlined/Border Text. First, select the ‘Type Tool (T)’ on the Tool Bar, and click and type the necessary text onto the canvas. 2. Next in the Layers Palette, right click on the new Text Type Layer, and from the...
May 28, 2006 | Pattern Techniques, Photoshop Tutorials
Not that handy with the Pen Tool? But want a way to create the common swirls/flourishes trend objects. Here is a quick method. Create Vector Shape Begin with a New > Document Preset of your choice. I used 500×300, White Background Contents at 72 Resolution....
May 28, 2006 | Pattern Techniques, Photoshop Tutorials
A molecular texture theme made easy with just a prefab texture combined with a New Adjustment Gradient Layers. New Document Run Photoshop, then from the New > File menu commands create a document preset of 500×500 as I have captured below. Apply Solid Color...
