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3D Type

Author: AbTuts.com More by this author


Step1

Create a new Photoshop document, take the Horizontal Type Tool (T), and type some text.

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Step 2

Choose Layer > Type > Convert to Shape.

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Step 3

Take the Free Transform Tool (Ctrl+T), press and hold down Shift+Ctrl+Alt key, and do like it is shown on the picture below.

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After that press Enter which you confirm the transformation.

Step 4

Choose Layer > Rasterize > Shape.

Step 5

Now, you must to duplicate your text layer, so choose right click on text layer from layer palettes and choose Duplicate. See the picture below!

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Then press Ok.

Step 6

Under set foreground color choose black, or just press "d" key on the keyboard.

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Step 7

After that, press Alt+Shift+Backspace keys on the keyboard.

Step 8

Now, you will create a 3D effect. Hold down Alt+Ctrl key and press few times right arrow key on the keyboard. Look at the picture below.

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Note! In your Layers Palette, your source text layer must be first (main). Look at the picture below!

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Step 9

Hide your main layer and background layer. See the picture below.

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Step 10

Then, choose Layer > Merge Visible.

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Step 11

Make your background and main layer visible.

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Step 12

Select your main layer (PHOTOSHOP), click on Add a Layer Style icon and choose Blending Options.

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Step 13

After that, set the options from the pictures below!

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Finally, our work looks like this:

3D Type Tutorial: Final Result

Have a nice day!



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