Thursday, October 15, 2009

PSD: Cubic type

First of all, let me tell you that this FX is nothing for small files- the ones you'll see on the right side are much too small but this ain't a 1600x1200 tutorial *g*.
Have a look at the samples at the end to get an idea what is possible using "CUBIC TYPE".

1.
Make a new image with a (for example) black background and put your type on it. I would recommend to use white type and colorize it later. Render your type layer and apply a bit Filters- blur- gaussian to get the type smoother.




2.
Reduce the file to the background, duplicate this layer and apply Filters- Pixelate- Mosaic with a 10 pixel setting. You'll have to experiment with different settings, I found 10-12 pixel settings ideal for typesizes up to 100 pixel; above you'll need higher settings.




3.
Set the opacity of your current layer to 50%.






4.
Apply Filters- Sharpen- sharpen 3 times.

Reduce to the background and you're ready!
If you wish to have colour in it use Image- adjust- hue/satursation
> check the "colorize" box.


As I said, the effect only looks great on typesizes over 100 pix, you'll get pretty transparent cubes and wonderful lightning.

Have fun with it and let me see your results



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