A collection of Photoshop text effects tutorials highlighting techniques for enhancing typography through styles, shadows, gradients, and creative manipulation.
In this tutorial, Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV demonstrates how to design a vibrant, retro-style postcard reminiscent of 1950s travel postcards. Using the Blue Lightning TV logo as an example, Marty shows how to create large, colorful, extruded text filled with images—in this case, a cloudy sky—against...
This Photoshop tutorial from Blue Lightning TV offers a unique approach to creating text with a fur texture, complete with a striking background pattern inspired by African or Aboriginal designs. It is an excellent resource for those interested in enhancing their graphic design skills. You will learn step-by-step methods to...
In this spine-chilling tutorial, Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV guides fans of horror and the macabre through the process of creating a terrifying, dungeon-like wall covered in dark shadows with a blood-scrawled message. The tutorial focuses on achieving a realistic and horrifying effect that looks like a desperate plea...
Today, Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV will show us how to create a text effect that looks burnt onto a wood background, similar to a branding, using Photoshop. This tutorial is extremely detailed, loaded with useful techniques, and very easy to follow. Marty guides you through the steps to...
The Fileteado is a popular decorative art form typically used in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the beginning of the 20th century. It was, and still is, usually applied to almost anything from signs, leaderboards, objects, trucks and buses, to mention a few. It is mainly composed of a text element,...
This Photoshop tutorial by Abduzeedo guides you through the process of creating a striking and dynamic 3D water text effect. The tutorial breaks down what may seem like a complex technique into manageable steps, making it accessible for users at any skill level. You will start by using the new...
Naman Tuts shows you how to recreate the iconic 80s VHS text effect using Photoshop. This tutorial will guide you to achieve that vintage look reminiscent of old VHS movies we used to watch repeatedly. You'll discover how to set up your text with the perfect font and...
A few weeks back, you experienced the adventure of watching "Clash of the Titans." As the movie concluded and the credits rolled, its impressive visual effects left a lasting impression. Inspired by the movie's striking posters and artwork, a desire to create a unique text effect...
Some time ago, I wrote a tutorial demonstrating how to create a papercraft text effect inspired by a design created by Mario Hugo for Wired Magazine. This time, I've developed another text effect based on papercraft: a pop-up effect similar to those found in children's books....
In its September 2008 issue, Wired Magazine introduced a new headline design created by Mario Hugo. This striking design caught my attention with its beauty and simplicity, inspiring me to create a Photoshop tutorial based on the effect. While my version differs slightly from the original, full credit for the...
Are you looking for a way to add some unique flair to your text designs? Look no further than the amazing grass-text effect in Adobe Photoshop. With this effect, you can transform plain text into a beautiful work of art that resembles real grass. The grass-text effect starts with a...
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a fiery text effect in Adobe Photoshop. The end result will be a visually stunning design that appears to have text engulfed in flames. To begin, you will need to select a high-quality photograph of fire to use as a starting...
This Photoshop video tutorial guides viewers through the process of creating a text effect inspired by the Spiderman Homecoming title using Adobe Photoshop. The tutorial caters to beginners and emphasizes a technique called “layer style stacking.” This method involves applying various visual effects, one on top of another, to a...
This Photoshop tutorial will guide you through the creation of a dramatic Wild West-themed sign, complete with bullet holes and smoke effects. The first steps involve creating a weathered wooden background and crafting text that appears worn and embossed. You’ll learn how to use layer styles to achieve a...
Placing multiple images inside text in Adobe Photoshop is a popular design technique that can add visual interest and depth to your designs. This technique involves inserting images into letters or words to create an eye-catching and unique design. The Clipping Mask feature in Photoshop is used to achieve this...
Chrome effects are notoriously challenging to create because chrome itself has no inherent color; it's all about reflections. Glossy plastics are somewhat easier to simulate, but they present their own set of challenges. In this tutorial, we'll explore some advanced Photoshop Layer Styles techniques to create...
Oddly enough, whenever we try a new graphics application, we're drawn to applying the cheesiest effects to beautifully designed typefaces. These so-called text or type effects are guilty pleasures that most designers secretly enjoy experimenting with, but would never dare use in professional work. If you're...
In this tutorial, we'll explore how to create a watercolor text effect. This technique makes text appear as if it's been painted onto damp paper, resulting in a distinctive and artistic look. The effect is not only simple to achieve but also produces impressive results that...
By adjusting these sliders, you can fine-tune the blending of your text and wall layers to produce the illusion that the text has been painted directly onto the wall. This effect can add an eye-catching touch to your designs, giving them a unique and artistic look. To achieve this effect,...
