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Post by whippet on Dec 25, 2017 19:56:16 GMT
This text looked fine, until I put the pictures underneath. I had changed the opacity of them. The text is on its own layer. Is there any way I can make it darker without having to start from scratch with it? PE 11  |
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Post by Sepiana on Dec 25, 2017 20:22:27 GMT
Is there any way I can make it darker without having to start from scratch with it?
You have more than one option.
1. Ctrl-click on the text layer thumbnail (not on the layer name). This will load the text as a selection; you will see marching ants around it.
2. Create a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer and adjust the Saturation and/or Lightness sliders until you get the result you want.
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1. Duplicate the text layer and change its mode to Multiply.
2. If one duplicate layer doesn't darken the text enough, you can duplicate the layer again (and again) until you get the result you want.
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Post by Major Major on Dec 25, 2017 20:33:57 GMT
You could also use a levels adjustment layer and play with that.
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Post by fotofrank on Dec 25, 2017 21:48:18 GMT
You can duplicate the text layer. Select the bottom text layer and change the color to black. Select the top text layer, press v key on the keyboard and using the arrow keys to move it up 1 pixel (press the up arrow key once) and to the right one pixel (press the right arrow key once).  |
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Post by whippet on Dec 26, 2017 16:39:30 GMT
I thought there must be a way - knowing how clever these programs are now . . . and those who are expert at using them. Thank you all for your help. As always, you have come up trumps.  |
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Post by Major Major on Dec 26, 2017 18:07:57 GMT
Frank -
Good idea, but wouldn't it be easier to use a drop shadow to achieve the same effect?
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Post by cats4jan on Dec 26, 2017 19:04:38 GMT
Major - Drop shadows don't usually work well on text. It creates a depth issue that may not be the look one wants when all you are trying to achieve is a darker text.
I like the option of adding a duplicate text layer and shifting one of the text layers over one pixel. I use this all the time.
I also like to grab a soft brush and brush under the text layer - which, in this case, is not the look you are going for if you want your photo to show through.
I also use the duplicate text layer/pixel move to make fonts appear thicker. Unless the letters are spaced closely together, the two layers really improve a lot of fonts.
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Post by Major Major on Dec 26, 2017 19:53:58 GMT
Janice -
I disagree about drop shadows, since PSE gives plenty of leeway in adjustments. But I like the doubling up method as well. All depends on the specific project.
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Post by fotofrank on Dec 26, 2017 20:17:13 GMT
Janice, thanks for stepping in with a great explanation. Major Major, I am glad you disagree. PSE gives plenty of leeway. Just a note - no one said you have to stop with one duplicated layer. The other advantage is that each duplicated layer can be a different color. 
Multiple duplications and Multiple duplication with a drop shadow on the bottom layer  |
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Post by whippet on Dec 26, 2017 20:19:55 GMT
I decided to start from the last instruction, and work up the list. Frank, it has worked a treat. I have joined the two pictures, too. Now there isn't the white gap.  |
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Post by fotofrank on Dec 26, 2017 20:35:17 GMT
I'm very glad it worked for you.
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Post by whippet on Dec 28, 2017 19:55:49 GMT
Well, they sometimes do, Frank. Not very often though.  |
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