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Niko Bimini · 05-15-2006, 07:28 PM

Hey I am working on a project for a family member. I need to make a fake ransom note. You know the way they have clipped pieces of newspaper and stuff as words so that they are un traceable.

Anyway that is my question. I am no expert like some of you are at making fake stuff :-) But is there a font in Photoshop? or some way to give this note the look of a ransom note?

Let me know in this thread, or hit me up on ICQ and give me a hand.

I appreciate any ideas or help you could give.

Thanks

chupachups · 05-15-2006, 07:30 PM

Actually, you would probably be best off to find newspaper images, cut and slice some letters, and then paste them on the canvas. You may create the "effect" yourself, but it is going to be harder.

Ice · 05-15-2006, 07:30 PM

http://www.fontscape.com/explore?7AH

EdgeXXX · 05-15-2006, 07:30 PM

Yes you can get a ransom font; but if you want it to look truely realistic, find pics of the different letters online and "copy and paste" them in PS

chupachups · 05-15-2006, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ice

http://www.fontscape.com/explore?7AH

Those are good!

Niko Bimini · 05-15-2006, 07:32 PM

DAMN you guys are fast!!!!!!

Niko Bimini · 05-15-2006, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdgeXXX

Yes you can get a ransom font; but if you want it to look truely realistic, find pics of the different letters online and "copy and paste" them in PS

This sounds like a good idea to make is as real looking as possible!

Thanks for the fast respons and advice everyone!

cj_purve · 05-15-2006, 07:46 PM

These are the 2 fonts I've used in the past for ransom notes:

http://downloads.theregister.co.uk/W...mtruefont.html

http://www.dafont.com/font.php?file=ransom_note

both free ...

My tip with these is to create each letter separately (so each has its own layer) so you can apply text effects to each individually. Changing the color and angle of each letter straight away makes it look pretty realistic, then do some basic effects like a drop shadow with 1 or 2 spread & size settings.

Also, newspapers are all different shades of grey depending on the print, paper, age etc so try using a bunch of different shades of grey mixed up with some colored letters. Finally, adding a bit of noise or a gradient overlay with some fine speckling in it with give it that grainy newspaper look.

Then you could go to google images and search for something like torn or ripped paper (http://images.google.com/images?svnu...q=ripped+paper) and use those edges to create a paper background.

If all that fails ... get out some glue, scissors and a scanner ;-)

Good luck! ;-)

L-Pink · 05-15-2006, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimini

This sounds like a good idea to make is as real looking as possible!

Thanks for the fast respons and advice everyone!

I'm betting he is really about to do something horrible and you guys aided in the commission of a felony ...

EdgeXXX · 05-15-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by L-Pink

I'm betting he is really about to do something horrible and you guys aided in the commission of a felony ...

I Know Nothing! NOTHING!

Penthouse Tony · 05-15-2006, 08:17 PM

wow lots of people on GFY have experience making ransom letters.

KRL · 05-15-2006, 08:18 PM

There's a font called Ransom Note actually.

SgtStrider · 05-15-2006, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chupachups

Those are good!

use any of the site that are recommended or if you have a microsoft office system cd set if comes with over 1,000 fonts. i think i have something your looking for but omfg to many to look through

ready lube · 05-15-2006, 08:24 PM

I have this font that works good for what you want...

ready lube · 05-15-2006, 08:25 PM

I don't know why I have a "C" after the "!" LOL typing to fast I guess...

Deej · 05-15-2006, 08:27 PM

take and use a few of the provided fonts...just so you dont get too many duplicate letters

BusterBunny · 05-15-2006, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by EdgeXXX

I Know Nothing! NOTHING!

hoooooooooooooogan!

ready lube · 05-15-2006, 08:33 PM

He's my hero

Niko Bimini · 05-15-2006, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L-Pink

I'm betting he is really about to do something horrible and you guys aided in the commission of a felony ...

Just so everyone knows there is no crime taking place..................

This is what I came up with on the short time clock I am working with.

Thanks for all the help!

ready lube · 05-15-2006, 09:06 PM

....Cool

Penthouse Tony · 05-15-2006, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ready lube

I have this font that works good for what you want...

Niko Bimini · 05-15-2006, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ready lube

I have this font that works good for what you want...

sorry I missed this when you posted it. Funny shit.

JayLogic · 05-16-2006, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimini

05-15-2006, 07:28 PM	#1
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chupachups Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden/Spain you sum bitch! Posts: 6,576	Actually, you would probably be best off to find newspaper images, cut and slice some letters, and then paste them on the canvas. You may create the "effect" yourself, but it is going to be harder. __________________

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05-15-2006, 07:46 PM	#8
cj_purve Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,065	These are the 2 fonts I've used in the past for ransom notes: http://downloads.theregister.co.uk/W...mtruefont.html http://www.dafont.com/font.php?file=ransom_note both free ... My tip with these is to create each letter separately (so each has its own layer) so you can apply text effects to each individually. Changing the color and angle of each letter straight away makes it look pretty realistic, then do some basic effects like a drop shadow with 1 or 2 spread & size settings. Also, newspapers are all different shades of grey depending on the print, paper, age etc so try using a bunch of different shades of grey mixed up with some colored letters. Finally, adding a bit of noise or a gradient overlay with some fine speckling in it with give it that grainy newspaper look. Then you could go to google images and search for something like torn or ripped paper (http://images.google.com/images?svnu...q=ripped+paper) and use those edges to create a paper background. If all that fails ... get out some glue, scissors and a scanner ;-) Good luck! ;-)

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