Photoshop: Create 3D text - how it works
In the Photoshop image editing diagram, you can create 3D text in just a few steps. Read below how this works.
3D text with Photoshop - it always works
For our tutorial we use Photoshop CS2.
- Create a new file in Photoshop. The picture should not be too small - a 3D text can still be a little larger to make an impression. The background color is not relevant here.
- Next, write your text on the first level. A bold, large and straightforward font is the best choice. You can choose the font color according to your taste.
- Now copy this layer and color the font in the color that the 3D effect should have later. In our example we chose black.
- If you have colored the layer copy, select the move tool from the toolbar. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move the layer up and once to the right.
- Now make a copy of this level again. You can also use the arrow keys to move the newly copied layer up and once to the right.
- Repeat step 5 until the desired depth of the 3D effect is achieved. In our example, we created and moved ten layer copies.
- In the last step, you move the first layer - the one with the colored font - to the top of the layer view. It's quick and easy to create 3D text even with older versions of Photoshop.
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In the next practical tip, we'll show you how easy it is to remove wrinkles and pimples with Photoshop.