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Post by Jim on Aug 2, 2022 6:34:16 GMT
First attempt - having problems getting that nice neon rounded look that a lot of you are getting. Back to the drawing board .. maybe need to try another font Great idea Tony. Gave me a chuckle. |
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Post by Jim on Aug 2, 2022 6:37:50 GMT
Thought I would give it another try using one of my pics. Very professional looking and pleasing, Tom. |
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Post by tonyw on Aug 2, 2022 20:58:56 GMT
Thanks for giving a try tonyw ! One thing I notice is that the "shadow" seems to be missing (steps 15-19). There you create a darker cloud around the text, then change the blend mode to allow the background to show through that diffused cloud, giving the impression that the neon light is illuminating the background. I think that is an important piece of the illusion.
Look at the first couple of posts; the background behind the neon has a sort of diffused cast to it, which tapers of away from the text.
Thanks Tom: I did have the shadow layer but it didn't want to add too much regardless of the blend mode. I suspect the problem was that the background was too light which makes sense as neon signs are most effective at night or against a dark background as in the video. I'll have to try with something darker behind the neon. I did try another font (HT Neon) which helped a bit but still needs a darker background I think.  Tony |
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Post by Tpgettys on Aug 2, 2022 22:07:05 GMT
That definitely looks better Tony. I think the shadow needs to be a shade of the neon light, so that it looks like the neon light is illuminating the background.
I do think you are right about the background needing to be darker though.
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