1. Start with a new file, size and color doesn't matter, then take the Text Tool and type in your text.
2. Go to the layers palette and right click chose Blending Options and do these settings:...

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Simple steps to make text old and wise.

This is how you get the 3D look using channels.

1. Create a new document this doesnt have to be any certon size this could be your own choose now select the text tool and write anything as shown below.
2. Now we would need to start to add some of these major settings to make this more effective.

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Create a text that evokes images of ancient ruins - no, it's not written in Greek! - with layer styles and noise filters.

1. Make a New Document the size you want... I make on of 300x150 px
2. Fill the Background with white or you can leave it transparent... for the first time i recomend fill it with white
3. Now Type your Text.. Whatever you want but it have to be White...

STEP 1: Create a New Layer and add a Text selection area and Fill it with Grey using the Paint bucket tool.
STEP 2: Click the Channels Tab and create a New Alpha Channel (using the icon ringed in red), Now fill your selection with WHITE this time...

Load Photoshop and insert some text in a new document. It is best to choose a thick font (preferably bold). Press 'Ctrl' and 'Enter' to deselect...