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Some days I'm overjoyed that I don't know
everything. What a burden that would be, not to mention
extremely boring. I get quite a bit of email from readers here
or visitors to my website about how certain effects are created,
and usually I can nail it pretty close. Occasionally one comes
in that I hadn't thought of before, and as a result I am able to
dive into Photoshop once again with my sense of discovery
intact. It is even more fulfilling when I actually solve the
problem, so please keep the questions coming!
One such question came in yesterday concerning
curved type reflected off a surface. Once I wrapped my brain
around it the answer was/is very simple, so we'll tackle it
here.
1) Create a new image. Fill the background with
Black, and create a new layer.
2) Select the Type Tool. Using a large font with
the color set to white/light gray, type your text.
3) Create a copy of the type layer by dragging
the layer to the new layer icon on the bottom of the layers
palette.
4) Decide which type layer is going to be the
reflection. Select that layer, and go to Edit>Transform>Flip
Vertical.
5) Move the reflection down so it is separated
from the type.
6) Select the 'upright' type layer. Click on the
Type Tool again, and in the Type Options Bar click on the
'Create Warped Text' icon.
7) In the Warped Text dialogue box that pops up,
click the menu icon and select ARCH. Enter a Horizontal Bend
setting of –10.
8) Select the Type layer to be used as a
reflection. Again, click the Warp Text Icon and select ARCH, but
this time enter a Horizontal Bend of +10. Click 'OK'.
9) Try applying the same layer style ( pick one,
any one) to both type layers.
10) Drop the opacity of the reflection type to
40-45%.
That's about it… nice and easy! Take care, and
I'll see you at Action Fx. |