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Creating a Cool Text Effect


Start by opening a new file. Type the text with a bold font like arial black or impact.

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Ctrl+Click the layer to get the selection of the text.

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Press Ctrl+Alt+D to apply feather the edges.

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Press Ctrl+Shift+I to inverse the selection.

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Press delete to smoothen the edges.

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From filter menu select modify>>contract. Contract the edges by 2 pixels.

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Delete the inner area.

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Merge the layers by pressing Ctrl+E. Now press Ctrl+I to invert the colors.

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From image menu select rotate canvas>>90 degree cw.

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From filter menu select stylize>>wind.

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Apply wind settings as shown.

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Press Ctrl+F to make the effect stronger.

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From image menu select rotate canvas>>90 degree ccw.

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From filter manu select distort>>polar coordinate. Apply polar to rectangle mode.

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Apply wind effect on the layer.

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Now again apply polar coordinate. This time use rectangle to polar mode.

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From image menu select adjustments>>hue/saturation.

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Apply settings as shown.

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A cool text effect is ready to surprise you.

Creating a Cool Text Effect



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