This week we are going to look at creating a text effect using the
new scatter brush option. This effect is simple to create and its
not limited to text, you could create some great background effects
with this technique. Start with some text on a new layer. Render the type
so we can modify it freely. Select
quickmask mode. Under brushes,
choose one of the presets that use the scattering option. Paint through
the text using the brush. Press the "Q"
key to switch off the quickmask. You will now see a selection.
You
will need to inverse the selection. Ctrl/Cmd+Shfit+I Press the
delete/backspace key to cut into the text. If you want a
stronger effect press the del key again. Here I pressed it 3 times.
Add a
standard drop shadow in the layer styles and choose a bevel similar
to shown. Be sure to change the gloss contour. Change the
color overlay to a bright green color. And here is our
effect! If you want to
go a step further add a 1 pixel stroke using layer styles.
This
creates a very interesting effect. Experiment with
this effect and see what you can come up with. Terrain maps for 3D
come to mind. See you at the cafwww.photoshopcafe.com.
Special thanks to www.planetphotoshop.com for
allowing us to reprint their Photoshop tutorials here at
Renderosity. You can e-mail Colin Smith, the author of this
article, at colin0@cox.net.
Also, be sure to check out his resource and training CD,
"PhotoshopCAFE
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