Step 1
First you will need to download the striped pattern below and convert it into a photoshop pattern for later. To do this simply open each image then go to EDIT >> DEFINE PATTERN in the menu. Alternatively, if you've downloaded the source files at the end of this post, simply install the (.pat) pattern set by double clicking on it.)
Grunge Yellow Warning Stripes
tutorialsetc-grunge-stripes.zip
Step 2
Create a new transparent document 658px * 474px at 72dpi as seen below.
Step 3
Activate the shape tool by typeing U make sure the rectangular shape is selected and that the color is set to 414141, then draw a rectangle similar to the one below leaving a few pixels on all sides. Name the rectangular shape layer "Frame Bottom".
Step 4
Duplicate the rectangle shape layer you just created by going to LAYER >> DUPLICATE LAYER and name the duplicate "Frame Top". Activate the layer styles pallet on "Frame Top" layer by going to LAYER >> LAYER STYLE >> BLENDING OPTIONS in the menu and enter the settings you see below.
Step 5
Activate the layer styles dialog box on the "Frame Bottom" layer now and enter the settings you see below.
Step 6
In between the two frame layers now create a group by going to LAYER >> NEW >> GROUP in the menu and name it "Content". Then within that group create a new color fill layer by going to LAYER >> NEW FILL LAYER >> COLOR in the menu with the color 414141 as seen below.
Step 7
To create the stage area set the foreground color to 202020 then with the rectangular shape tool still selected draw a rectangle similar to the one below.
Step 8
Activate the layer styles on the rectangular layer you just created and enter the settings you see below.
Step 9
Create a new Brightness/Contrast layer by going to LAYER >> NEW ADJUSTMENT LAYER >> BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST in the menu and adjust the settings to your liking or use the ones below.
Step 10
To add a spotlight effect create a new gradient fill layer by going to LAYER >> NEW FILL LAYER >> GRADIENT in the menu and enter settings like the ones below.
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