In this tutorial we will see how to create a quick text effect in Photoshop using Brushes, Blend Modes, basic filters like Blur and Liquify.
Step 1
Open a new document. Then using the Gradient Tool (G) fill the background with a radial gradient of 2 shades.
Step 2
Using the Elliptical Marquee Tool (M), make an ellipse. Add a new layer and choose the Gradient Tool (G). Use black and a very light grey for the colours. Fill the ellipse selection with the radial gradient.
Step 3
Navigate to Edit>Define Brush to make a new brush.
Step 4
Navigate to Window>Brushes. Follow the settings given below for the Brush Tip Shape, Shape Dynamics, Scattering, Colour Dynamics and Other Dynamics.
Step 5
Add a new layer. Using the Brush Tool (B) and the brush you have just created, paint some spheres in the design.
Step 6
Add another layer and group it. This new layer will be inside a folder in the Layer Palettes. Change the folder's Blend Mode to Colour Dodge. Then, with the Brush Tool (B), choose a colour and a big soft brush to paint some areas to highlight them (1-4). Tip: Use the numbers 1-0 to change the opacity of the brush, with 1 being 10% and 0 being 100%.
Step 7
Create a new layer. Using the Rectangular Marquee Tool (M), make a rectangular selection. Fill this selection with a linear gradient using the Gradient Tool (G). Change the Blend Mode to Colour Dodge to create a nice light effect.
Step 8
Duplicate the light effect layer. Rotate and resize it to create different light effects. Tip: Use the Eraser Tool (E) to blend some of the light effects.
Step 9
Make a new layer. Group this layer so it will be inside a folder. Change the Blend Mode of the folder to Colour Dodge. With the Brush Tool (G) with white colour choose the layer inside the folder and paint some flares (1-3).
Step 10
Add one more layer on top of the others. Then with the Gradient Tool (G) fill the layer with a gradient using different colours. Change the Blend Mode of this layer to Overlay.
Step 11
Make a new layer and fill it with a checkerboard pattern. Navigate to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur. Use 10 pixels for the Radius. Change its Blend Mode to Colour Dodge.
Step 12
Choose the pattern layer and navigate to Filter>Liquify. Use the Twirl Clockwise Tool (C) and the Bloat Tool (B) to deform the pattern layer.
Step 13
Select all the layers and click Command (mac)/Control PC + Alt + Shift + E to merge all the layers. Navigate to Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur. Use 20 pixels for the Radius. Change the Blend Mode to Screen and the Opacity to 50%. Once again click on Command (mac)/Control PC + Alt + Shift + E to create a layer with the final design.
Step 14
To make the text effect, add a new layer for a new background. Duplicate the same layer from the Step 1 and change the colours
Step 15
Choose the Horizontal Type Tool (T) and type "Lost in Space". Make the words "graphict" and "design" . Then change the font and give it a colour .
Step 16
Navigate to Layer>Layer Styles>Drop Shadow. Use Multiply for the Blend Mode, black for the colour, -90º for the angle, 0 for Distance and Spread and 30 for Size.
Step 17
Choose Inner Shadow. Use Colour Dodge for the Colour with White, 100% for the Opacity, 2 pixels for the Distance, 1 for Choke and 5 pixels for Size.
Step 18
Move the layer with the design merged to be on top of the other layers. Then navigate to Layer>Create Clipping Mask.
Step 19
Get an image of ellipse. Copy it and paste it in the design. Navigate to Image > Adjustments > Levels. Increase the black input. Change the Blend Mode to Screen. Then move to Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur. Use 5 pixels for the Radius.
Step 20
Duplicate the eclipse layer and position it on top of the other ones. Now it will look like the lights are coming out of the text.
Conclusion
Merge all the layers once more and add a little noise (Filger>Noise>Add Noise). You final image is ready!
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