Melting Girl in Photoshop

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Melting Girl in Photoshop

March 22, 2010

• abduzeedo's blog

Step 1

Open Photoshop and create a new document, the size I used for my is 3500x6000 pixels. Then import a paper texture into your document. The one I used is courtesy of Shutterstock and you can find it here http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-35221027/stock-photo-old-paper.html

Step 2

Select the paper texture and go to Image>Adjustment>Hue and Saturation. Reduce the Saturation to -100 and increase the Lightness to 42.

Step 3

Here I used a stock photo of a skull. This one I used is courtesy of Shutterstock and can be downloaded at (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-12754177/stock-photo--d-render-of-metall...). Extract the skull from the white background and place it in the center of your design.

Step 4

Now let's import a photo of a girl, again the image I used was courtesy of Shutterstock and can be downloaded at http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-30450358/stock-photo-attractive-young-wo.... Once again extract the girl from the white background and place it in front of the skull layer.

Step 5

Reduce the opacity of the girl's photo so you can align it. Probably you will have to resize it to match the alignment.

Step 6

With the Lasson Tool (L) select an area of the girl's face to delete. Then go to Layer>Layer Mask>Hide Selection.

Step 7

Go to Layer>Layer Style>Drop Shadow. Use Linear Burnstrong> for the Blend Mode and black for the color. For the Opacity use 35%, for the Angle use 45º, for the Distance use 5 pixels, 0 for the Spread and 10 pixels for the Size.

After that select Bevel and Emboss. For the Style use Inner Bevel, Smooth for the Technique and 110% for the Depth. For the Direction use Up, 16 pixels for the Size, 15 pixels for the Soften, then for the Shading settings use 53º for the Angle, 37º for the Altitude. For the Highlight Mode use Screen with white for the color and 100% Opacity. Then for the Shadow Mode use Linear Burn with black for the color and 35% for the Opacity.

Step 8

Now I used a photo of a close up chocolate syrup leaking on white background from Shutterstock, you can get it here (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-46414798/stock-photo-close-up-chocolate-...)

Step 9

Withe the Eraser Tool (E) delete some areas to match the face shape and make the blend well together.

Step 10

Change Blend Mode of the Chocolate Leaking image to Soft Light. The holding Command(Mac)/Control(PC) click on the layers thumb in the Layer Palette. You will have a marquee selection of the leaking chocolate.

Select the the girl's layer and click on the layer mask thumb. With the Brush Tool (B) and black for the color start painting the selected area to show the girl's skin that was hidden with the mask. You will have something like the image below.

Step 11

Here I used another stock photo courtesy of Shutterstock, you can get it here http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-44487754/stock-photo-melted-chocolate-dr.... The photo is of Melted chocolate dripping on white background and it matched perfectly with the design we're doing, the idea is to make the face sort of melting.

Step 12

Select the face and the dripping layers and duplicate them. After that go to Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur. Use 15 pixels for the radius. After that change the Blend Mode to Overlay.

Step 13

With the Paint Bucket Tool (G) fill the layer with black, then with the Eraser Tool (E) using a very big and soft brush, delete the center of the to create a vignette effect. Group this layer so it will be inside a folder, then change the Blend Mode of the foder to Linear Blur.

Step 14

Place the paper texture again into your document, put this new layer on top of the others and change the Blend Mode to Soft Light.

Conclusion

Just add your logo and the composition is done. You can play a little bit more with the shadows to make them more subtle. However the idea of this tutorial was to show you how to create a sort of surreal effect using some stock photos and very basic filters. I hope you enjoyed it.

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Transformers Effect

Step 1

Because this is a text effect will attempt to replicate the original Transformers text, it’s important to have the right font. I did a little looking and found a font called SF Transbotics at dafont.com (*note: I’ve included the font files in the exercise download at the bottom of the lesson). Go download and install the font before you proceed.. unless of course you’d prefer to use a less cool font.. and in that case, lets get started. (*note: You may need to restart Photoshop once you’ve installed the font on your system to get it to appear in the Photoshop fonts list.)

Open a new document (mine is 540×300 at 72ppi). Press the D key to reset the foreground and background colors to black and white respectively then press Option-Delete (PC: Alt-Backspace) to fill the background layer with black.

Change the foreground to white by pressing X to switch the foreground and background colors, then select the Text tool from the Tools bar by pressing the T key and type out your text in a nice large size. (*note: Center your text side to side and top to bottom.. I’ve only shifted my text in the example to show the Character palette settings I used.

Step 2

In the original Transformers logo the letters T and F extend below the rest of the word type. In order to do this we need to rasterize the test by right-clicking (Mac: Conrol-Click) on the text layer in our layers palette and choosing Rasterize Type from the menu. This turns our layer from editable type into a standard graphic.

Step 3

With the text rendered as a graphic we can use the Rectangular Marquee tool (activated by pressing the M tool) to select the bottom of the T and F letters and by using the Free Transform tool to lengthen the bottom of the letters.

(*note: to get both letters exactly the same I placed a guide below the text.)

Step 4

With the letters extended you can clear your guide by selecting View>Clear Guides from the main menu.

Step 5

Next we are going to create a 3D effect by adding a bevel and emboss to our text layer and then duplicating and nudging that layer repeatedly.

First, lets add a layer style. Double click to the right of the layer name in the layers palette to bring up the Layer Style dialog (*note: you can also right click (Mac: Control-Click) on the layer and choose Blending Options to bring up the Layer Style dialog.)

In the column at the left of the Layer Styles dialog click Bevel and Emboss and apply the following settings then click OK to apply the layer style.

Step 6

By adding the Bevel and Emboss layer style we have created the edge shading that will be visible in our next step.

Step 7

To create the illusion of 3D text we will now duplicate our text layer multiple times, each time shifting the text up and right.

To duplicate the selected layer simply press Command-J (PC: Ctrl-J) or select Layer>Duplicate Layer from the main menu. This will create a new layer above the selected layer.

To shift the text, make sure you have the move tool selected by pressing the V key, then using the arrows on your keyboard press the up key and then the right key each one time. Repeat the duplicate and move process 3 more times until you have a total of 5 layer copies.

Step 8

At this point I’d recommend merging the bottom 4 layers of our 5 layer 3D set by clicking on the second layer from the top, holding down the Shift key and then selecting the bottom layer in the set, effectively selecting all 4 layers that comprise the 3D edge. Press Command-E (PC: Ctrl-E) to merge the selected layers.

We don’t actually want Bevel and Emboss layer style on the top layer, so right click (Mac: Control-Click) on the layer style icon of the top layer and choose Clear Layer Style. I also double-clicked on the layer names and changed the names to "TRANSFORMERS Top" and "TRANSFORMERS 3D".

Step 9

With the "TRANSFORMERS Top" layer selected we are going to add a series of 5 layer styles that will give the layer it’s aged stone look. I am going to place each of the layer styles in series here so all you need to do is go down the list and apply them. Anything out of the ordinary will be pointed out in the yellow boxes.

Right click to the right of the layer name and apply the following 5 styles. Click OK when all the styles have been added.

Step 10

The document should how look like the one below.

Step 11

Looking at the effect so far it becomes obvious that the 3D edges are too light. To solve this problem, click on the "TRANSFORMERS 3D" layer to select it, then bring up the Levels dialog by pressing Control-L (PC: Ctrl-L). Drag the left hand slider in towards the middle until the 3D edges look right.

Step 12

For the final image I just added a reflection by duplicating the text and 3d layers, merging them, flipping them vertically, dropping the opacity to 30% and then adding a gradient layer mask.

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Cloudy Text

Step 1

Create a new document in Photoshop, I used 1920x1200 pixels for the size. Then using the Layer Style apply the Gradient Overlay to the background layer. Use Normal for the Blend Mode, 100% Opacity, Radial for the Style and #07090b and #27160a for the Colors. Also increase the Scale to 115%.

Step 2

With the Horizontal Type Tool (T) type CLOUDS, all caps. I used Helevtica Neue Ultra Light. It's important that you use a very light font because we will concert it to a path. After that go to Layer>Rasterize>Type. That will rasterize the layer, then in the Layer Palette, hold the Command(mac)/Control(pc) key and click on the thumbnail of the layer. That will create a marquee selection from the text.

Step 3

With the marquee selection from the previous step, go to the Path Palette and click on the icon Make Work Path from the Selection (1). Then Save the path so you can use it later on. You can do that by clicking on the icon that is on the top right icon (3) and click Save Path.

Step 4

With Direct Selection Tool (A) let's edit the path. Start deleting the inner part of the paths like, each letter has to have only one path like in the image 2.

Step 5

Let's create a brush that will be used to create the clouds. I have already published a tutorial showing how to make this brush, you can check out at http://abduzeedo.com/beautiful-fluffy-clouds-photoshop-christmas-tutorial . But below you can see what's necessary to create the brush. Go to Window>Brushes. Select a regular and very soft brush. Select the Shape Dynamics, Texture and Other Dynamics. For the Texture is very important that you change the scale every time you change the brush tip scale.

Step 6

Again with the Direct Selection Tool (A), click with the right button of the mouse over the path in the image and select Stroke Path. A dialog box will appear, the stroke path window, where you can select what you will use to stroke the path. Make sure you have the brush we have just created selected and then select Brush. Also make sure that you have the color white selected for the brush color. (1).

We will repeat that 2 more times, but each one in a new layer. The first time we used white, the second let's use black and the third, white again. That will add volume to the clouds and make them more realistic.

Step 7

Let's add create some more clouds, (image 1), then add another layer and go to Filter>Render>Clouds. Make sure you had black and white for the colors. After that change the Blend Mode of this layer to Color Dodge and with the Eraser Tool (E) delete some areas leaving just the ones closer to the clouds text.

Also let's add some light effects. To do that add a folder in the Layer Palette, this folder has to be beneath the clouds we created with the brush tool. Change the Blend Mode of the folder to Color Dodge. Inside this folder add a new layer. Then with the Brush Tool (B) and white for the color, start painting some clouds. These clouds we will be painting will be light effects so if you want you can change the opacity of the brush by clicking on the number keys (1-0). Use the image below for reference.

Step 8

Now just add some stars. To do that create a new layer and fill it with black. Then go to Filter>Noise>Add Noise. Use 10% for the Amount and Gaussian for the Type. After that go to Image>Adjustments>Levels. Increase the Black until you have just a few stars then increase the white to make them brighter. Also change the Blend Mode to Color Dodge.

Step 9

Select all layers and duplicate them, then go to Layer>Merge Layers. After that go to Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur. Use 12 for the amount. Also change the Blend Mode to Screen. That will create a nice glow and make the clouds more realistic.

Conclusion

You can add more light effects like some bigger stars or even play with colors, the idea of this tutorial was to show you a very quick tip on how to create clouds and a text made with clouds. Now it's all about playing and testing different variations.

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Create a 3D Text Scene Using Photoshop

In this tutorial we’ll create a realistic 3D text scene using Photoshop with a little help from Illustrator for the 3D text.

You need to have medium to advanced knowledge of Photoshop in order to complete this tutorial.

To get started, go ahead and download all the images used from the Sxh.hu website. All images are free to download and here are the links: 1, 2, 3, 4

Let’s get started and create a truly awesome 3D effect in just a few short steps. Try it out and feel free to post links to your own variations, we’d love to see what you come up with.

Here’s a quick preview of the image that we will be creating:

Step 1

On a blank document type the text in Illustrator. I’m using the Impact typeface and this foreground color: #CCCCCC. Then go to Effect > 3D > Extrude & Bevel, and set the values as shown below. Then copy (Ctrl or Command + C) the 3D text.

Step 2

Let’s open Photoshop, create a new document (1280 x 1024 px) and put this image as a background. Then paste the 3D text (created on Step 1) as a Smart Object.

Step 3

Next, go to Filter > Render > Lighting Effects and set the values as shown below. This way the text will match the scene lightening.

Step 4

Select the Smart object layer, right click on the layer and select Duplicate Layer > Destination: New, and Name: Map. Then go to Layer > Rasterize > Smart object. Save the document as Map.psd somewhere in your Desktop.

Step 5

Now, let’s save the previous document as “Displace texture”, delete the raster 3D text and paste this image on a new layer. This will be our first texture.

Go To Filter > Distort > Displace, search for “map.psd” and set both the Horizontal and Vertical values to 50. Then, Select all (Ctrl + A or Command + A) and copy the selection.

Step 6

Paste the “Rock Texture” into a new layer above the 3D smart object. Change the Blending mode to Overlay.

Ctrl (Command) + Click on Smart Object miniature to select the text shape, then Ctrl (Command) + Shift + I to invert the selection, then hit DEL to delete the extra texture (on the “Rock Texture” layer).

Then use the Magic Wand tool to select the front face of the 3D text on the Smart Object layer and delete the selection on the “Rock Texture” layer.

Step 7

Using the Burn Tool, burn some shadows on the “Rock Texture” layer.

Step 8

Select the “Sand dunes” layer, select the Clone Stamp tool and holding the Option (Alt) key, click somewhere on the sand. Then create a new layer above “Rock texture”, name it “More Sand” and clone the sand on that layer.

Step 9

To improve the texture effect, delete some areas of the “Rock Texture” layer.

Step 10

Now we’re going to add some ‘dirt’. Open the “Displace texture” file one more time. Paste this image into a new layer. Go To Filter > Distort > Displace, search for “map.psd” and set both the horizontal and vertical values to 50. Then, select all (Ctrl + A or Command + A) and copy the selection.

Step 11

Paste the “Dirt texture” into a new layer. Ctrl (Command) + Click on the “3D text” layer miniature to select the text shape, then Ctrl (Command) + Shift + I to invert the selection, then hit DEL to delete the extra texture (on the “Dirt texture” layer).

Using a soft eraser, delete the bottom of the “Dirt texture” layer, then improve the result by using an irregular eraser.

Step 12

Change the “Dirt texture” blending mode to Multiply and add a small Drop Shadow.

Step 13

To add the grass, go to the “Displace texture” file and paste this image. Apply a Displacement map, just like the other textures and finally copy the grass.

Step 14

Paste the grass on the main document, delete the bottom part and using an irregular Eraser delete some areas on the borders.

Step 15

Burn some shadows on the “Grass texture” layer.

Step 16

Add a small drop shadow to the “Grass texture” layer. Using the Sponge tool, desaturate some of the areas of the grass.

Step 17

Paste the grass texture into a new layer on a plane on Vanishing Point filter window (go to Filter > Vanishing Point) to match the perspective of the landscape.

Step 18

Erase some random areas of the “Grass” layer, and using an irregular brush delete some random areas here and there.

Step 19

Select a part of the grass, feather the selection and adjust the hue value to -30.

Step 20

Finally add a soft drop shadow to the “Grass” layer.

Step 21

Let’s add more details. Paste this image into a new layer and adjust the Hue/Saturation values to match the existing colors. You can call the new layer “Hanging plant” or something like that.

Step 22

Using an irregular eraser, delete everything with the exception of the hanging plant, and place them next to 3D text’s corners.

Step 23

Duplicate the “Hanging plant” layer and go to Edit > Transform > Flip Horizontal. Then distort the copy a little bit. Follow this with the use of the burn tool to make the copy darker according to the the scene lighting.

Step 24

Add as many details as you want. I added a few more hanging plants and a bush.

Step 25

Just to create a more dramatic effect apply these two adjustment layers to the entire design: a Photo Filter and a Gradient Map (Opacity 35%).

Final result

Now you’ve got a nice 3D text inside a photograph. Click on the image for a larger preview. Try it on your own and come up with your own variations.

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