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Cyrano · 05-02-2006, 11:57 PM

I'm trying to create a 3D text effect in Photoshop but I can't quite remember how. It involved pasting layers of the text multiple times or something rather... Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

chupachups · 05-02-2006, 11:59 PM

well, are you looking for a 3d-effect or just plain shade?

Cyrano · 05-03-2006, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chupachups

well, are you looking for a 3d-effect or just plain shade?

I guess you could say shade. I'm trying to create a "drop shadow" effect without the gap between the text and the shadow so it looks 3D-ish.

kanalj · 05-03-2006, 12:01 AM

this is kinda crude way to do it but it works:
http://www.tutorialwiz.com/3D_text/

here's more:
http://www.tutorialoutpost.com/text-effects/

I prefer to do the text in Illustrator and paste in in Photoshop as a Smart Object (CS-CS2).

chupachups · 05-03-2006, 12:03 AM

well, easiest way is to duplicate the layer. Move the bottom layer slightly left down (or as you wish) - change opacity to 60% or similar. Also play around a bit with the blending.

Cyrano · 05-03-2006, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanalj

this is kinda crude way to do it but it works:
http://www.tutorialwiz.com/3D_text/

here's more:
http://www.tutorialoutpost.com/text-effects/

I prefer to do the text in Illustrator and paste in in Photoshop as a Smart Object (CS-CS2).

That's what I was looking for, thanks! And thanks for the input chupachups.

05-02-2006, 11:57 PM	#1
Cyrano Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 904	Photoshop help... I'm trying to create a 3D text effect in Photoshop but I can't quite remember how. It involved pasting layers of the text multiple times or something rather... Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

05-02-2006, 11:59 PM	#2
chupachups Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden/Spain you sum bitch! Posts: 6,576	well, are you looking for a 3d-effect or just plain shade? __________________

05-03-2006, 12:01 AM	#4
kanalj Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 639	this is kinda crude way to do it but it works: http://www.tutorialwiz.com/3D_text/ here's more: http://www.tutorialoutpost.com/text-effects/ I prefer to do the text in Illustrator and paste in in Photoshop as a Smart Object (CS-CS2). __________________ I made that back in the days!

05-03-2006, 12:03 AM	#5
chupachups Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden/Spain you sum bitch! Posts: 6,576	well, easiest way is to duplicate the layer. Move the bottom layer slightly left down (or as you wish) - change opacity to 60% or similar. Also play around a bit with the blending. __________________