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Post by Sepiana on Oct 30, 2021 21:05:17 GMT
So much about Bevel is an optical illusion -
sometimes it looks like it's etched and sometimes it looks like it's on top. Janice, Adobe designed Bevels to give objects a 3D look in two ways -- by making them look raised from the background or by making them look etched/punched into the background. Simple Emboss will raise your subject from the background. Pillow Emboss (Simple and Simple Sharp) will etch/punch your subject into the background. Here's a part of an old layout. This is what I was trying to duplicate - but the item was flattened so I can't look at settings -- It looks like you used Scalloped Edge (with the bevel size adjusted). |
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 30, 2021 23:24:56 GMT
Sepiana - thanks for those tips
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 31, 2021 1:51:29 GMT
Font -- Franklin Gothic Heavy Italic Bevel -- Simple Sharp Pillow Emboss Image from Pixabay  |
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 31, 2021 12:41:36 GMT
Adobe designed Bevels to give objects a 3D look in two ways -- by making them look raised from the background or by making them look etched/punched into the background. Simple Emboss will raise your subject from the background. Pillow Emboss (Simple and Simple Sharp) will etch/punch your subject into the background. Been trying out those pre-made style choices and they are better to use than winging it - you can adjust after you use one, but they get you on the right track. Again, thanks Sepiana I think we all get used to doing things a certain way and forget all the other things Adobe has to offer. |
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Post by Lillias on Nov 1, 2021 11:42:04 GMT
Images from Unsplash.  |
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Post by cats4jan on Nov 1, 2021 13:03:42 GMT
You have chosen the perfect word to go with your photo in that perspective
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Post by whippet on Nov 1, 2021 15:53:38 GMT
I followed the tutorial to the letter - and still managed to get it wrong.  I shall try again with a different image and text colour.  |
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Post by cats4jan on Nov 1, 2021 16:50:30 GMT
I followed the tutorial to the letter - and still managed to get it wrong.
There are many different examples of this tutorial in this thread - the differences are because of layer style choice To get the simple effect of the text standing out from your photo: Duplicate your photo Type some text - text must be on its own layer Place your text layer between the two photo layers i.e. photo layer on bottom, text layer in the middle, photo layer as top layer While on the top photo layer -- Clip/Group the top photo layer to the text layer. Layer> create clipping mask> okAfter clipping, you will not see your text because it blends in to the photoThat is where the layer styles come in - use a bevel layer style on the text layer - that will make your text appear layer> layer styles> style settings> bevel> ok |
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Post by Tpgettys on Nov 1, 2021 18:33:44 GMT
I followed the tutorial to the letter - and still managed to get it wrong. First, thank you very much for giving it a go whippet . I am sorry that you had a disappointing experience. I don't think you got it wrong, but what I failed to say in the write-up was that the choice of subject image matters. If it is busy all over this effect doesn't work well.
Because the effect is subtle your subject needs to have an area that is relatively "quiet" and not too dark; that is where you will want to place your text. If you look at the image in my original post, the sky is light and there is not much variation. The effect did not work well when I tried putting the text over the water.
I hope you give it another try with a different image, with these tips in mind.
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Post by hmca on Nov 1, 2021 20:54:11 GMT
Found this picture just sitting in my catalogue......I like the simplicity of it.  |
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Post by Tpgettys on Nov 2, 2021 0:17:17 GMT
Something else you might try is adding a Brightness/Contrast adjustment layer and make it a clipping layer as well. In the image below I cranked the brightness up quite a bit to make the text more apparent.
(image from Pixabay)
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Post by whippet on Nov 2, 2021 11:35:14 GMT
@ Janice & Tom. I had done another, before I came here now. Thank you so much for your suggestions, I will try those next time. This has come out different too, as I wanted to keep the logo as the colour was. So, I did things my way, again.  My image.  |
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Post by cats4jan on Nov 2, 2021 11:42:07 GMT
So, I did things my way, again. As well you should. I often go off the rails and love the result - as I do yours. The only problem with winging it is I can’t figure how to duplicate a result I love As with all things creative, there is no right and wrong - but I do understand how frustrating it can be if you follow a tutorial and the results are not what you envision they should be. Looking forward to seeing your next endeavor. |
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Post by whippet on Nov 2, 2021 11:54:36 GMT
Thank you for saying that, Janice. It is nice to know that a talented person, can have the same as me - duplication memory loss.  |
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Post by cats4jan on Nov 2, 2021 12:20:57 GMT
Another way to use the tutorial - After you have created your text, move it to another place on your photo. It's easier to move the clipped items if you link the top photo layer and the text before moving - otherwise you have to remember to have both layers selected prior to moving. You link the two layers using the chain link you'll find next to the eyeball on the left edge of your layers. Make sure both layers are selected and hit the link - it will turn orange - unlinking is just as easy, just hit the link again.I have also added an offset outline to the text. If you keep your outline on its own layer, the outline can be shifted using the arrow keys with the move tool. Made the frame from pulled pixels of the sand in the photo. Made the mat from a solid color with texture added. Layer styles added to both layers Notice - the cat is walking in the desert. Hope he doesn't get lost.
photo: cats4jan - no photoshopping, just cropping |
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