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Create a Metallic Type Treatment Using Photoshop

Timothy — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:00:11 +0000

In this tutorial you will explain how to use Cinema 4D and Photoshop to create metal textured 3D typography that includes ornate and decorative swirls.

How to Create a Steampunk Type Treatment in Photoshop

Timothy — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:00:08 +0000

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I don’t know what it is about steampunk style that’s so appealing. Maybe it’s the mix of old world and imaginative technology, or the distressed grungy style that attracts me. Either way, it’s a lot of fun to create steampunk imagery, and in this tutorial, I’m going to walk through the techniques I used to create this steampunk type treatment in Photoshop.

Create Detailed Vintage Typography with Photoshop

Timothy — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:00:06 +0000

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In this tutorial you will demonstrate how to customize a typeface in Illustrator and then use Photoshop to create a stunning vintage detailed typographic design.

Vintage Typography Experiment in Illustrator and Photoshop

Timothy — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:00:43 +0000

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So in this tutorial I will show you how to create a nice vintage/retro typography based on an artwork from the book New Vintage Type: Classic Fonts for the Digital Age. The whole process will take you 2-3 hours, but it’s quite simple. However it requires time. I hope you enjoy it and keep practicing always.

Create “Cool” Typography Using Paths in Photoshop

Timothy — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:00:06 +0000

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In this tutorial you will demonstrate how to create some “cool” custom typography.

Creating an Environmentally Friendly Green Type Treatment

Timothy — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000

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With oil prices the way they are today, everybody is thinking Green. I have done many projects recently that require a Green style applied to the design. In the following Illustrator tutorial, I’ll teach you how to create a Green type treatment. It works great for logos and other design elements.

Create A Glowing Fluorescent Text Effect

Timothy — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0000

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In the following tutorial you can learn to create a fluorescent text effect. After we add the text we expand it and add multiple strokes with different blending modes and opacity percentages. Using the Offset path along with various tools and effects we will create the rest of the shapes.

Create This Dazzling 3D Text Effect in Photoshop

Timothy — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:00:08 +0000

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to create 3D text in Illustrator then transfer it to Photoshop to apply the effects. You’ll learn how to apply styles to regular 3D text to create a stunning design.

How to Create Typography Poster Enigma Using Photoshop

Timothy — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:00:55 +0000

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In this tutorial we will go through the process of making this typography poster called “Enigma” only using Adobe Photoshop. You will have a basic look into the 3D-Tool of Photoshop, how to texture and stylize your 3D Typography and how to make a shiny space background to create your own space-inspired text. This is my frist tutorial and I hope you guys will enjoy it!

Create an Ice Cream Type Treatment in Photoshop

Timothy — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:00:05 +0000

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It’s funny to see how simple objects can inspire creative type treatments. In the past I’ve played with plates, paper and wood. Today I will show you how to realize an awesome text effect using ice cream! The process is simple enough for any level Photoshop lover. We will be dealing with illustration techniques, and will explore the power of layer styles applied to custom brushes. So… give it a try!