? All settings will remain the same unless otherwise stated. ? Okay ...Time to create.........:)
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1.? File > Open Open?tube/mist?of your choice in PSP.
? 2.? Window > Duplicate (Shift+D) Close original. ? 3.? Image > Resize Settings: Resample using = Smart Size Lock aspect ratio = Checked Resize all layers = Checked Width = Will self adjust Height =?350 pixels or less *Note: We will be able to resize again later in the tut if need be. ? 4.? Adjust > Sharpness > Unsharp Mask Settings: Radius = 5.00 Strength = 10 Clipping = 5 Luminance only = Unchecked (If needed) ? 5.? Dropper Tool Left click and select a light color for the Foreground color. ? Right click and select a med. dark color for the Background color.
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Very important tip:
When selecting colors, it is important
to?select colors that coordinate,
a light and darker shade from same color?
are recommended for a neat looking letter.
Also, with the font when adding text etc. if using
a dark background then select a light color
or dark color on light background.
? 6.? Edit > Copy Minimize your?tube for now.
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1.? File > New Image
Settings:
Width?=?400
Height =?400
Raster Background
Transparent
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2.? Flood Fill Tool
Settings:
Match Mode?=?RGB Value
Use all layers = Unchecked
Tolerance =?0
Blend Mode?=?Normal
Opacity?=?100
Right?click to fill with Background (dark) color.
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3.? Layers > New Raster Layer
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4.? Flood Fill Tool
Left click to fill with your Foreground (light) color.
19. Move Tool Move your Tube to the position as desired.
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****Optional You may resize your tube again and sharpen if needed. If you resize: Image > Resize Settings: Width & Height = as desired Use the percentage option and Resize and move to your liking. Resize all layers = Unchecked *Note - You may also choose to use your Raster Deform Tool to resize. If used be sure to click the Pan Tool Icon immediately afterwards to deactivate the Raster Deform Tool
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20.?Effects > 3D Effects > Inner Bevel Settings: Bevel = #2 Width = 8 Smoothness = 0 Depth = 2 Ambience = 10 Shininess = 0 Color = White Angle = 315 Intensity = 30 Elevation = 50 ? 21. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Vertical =?0
Horizontal = 0
Opacity = 68
Blur = 8.00
Color = Black
Shadow on?new layer = Unchecked
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****Optional You may add any accents/elements or text at this time. Be sure to add Bevels and Drop Shadow of your choice.
Right?click to fill with your Background (dark) color.
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27. Layers > New Raster Layer
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28. Flood Fill Tool
Left click to fill with your Foreground
(light) color
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29.?Layers >?Load/Save Mask > Load Mask From Disk
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30. Layers > Merge > Merge Group
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31. Effects > Edge Effects > Enhance
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32. Effects > Image Effects > Seamless Tiling
Settings:
Edge = Checked
Vertical = Checked
Width = 50
Transition = 50
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33. Layers > New Raster Layer
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34. Flood Fill Tool
Flood fill with either of your colors and lower opacity so it is text-friendly
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35. Activate (highlight) top layer
Should be Merged layer.
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36. Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Vertical = 0
Horizontal = 6
Opacity = 30
Blur = 12
Shadow on new layer = Checked
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37.?Effects > Image Effects > Seamless Tiling
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38.? Layers > New Raster Layer
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39.?Layers > Arrange > Bring To Top
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40. Add your Watermark and credits.? ? 41. File > Export > JPEG Optimizer Settings: Set compression value to 15-20
or to your preferred compression. ? That's it...You can now assemble in LC. Thank you for trying my tutorial.
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I hope you enjoyed doing my tutorial. If you have any questions or if you'd like to share your results you can email me at netsoffaith@... Please include my name Elaine's Artistry as Author and Tutorial name on your credits. Please link any creations made from this tutorial back to:
"Thank You" to the wonderful people who take their time to test my tutorials. I very much appreciate them for all they do to help me.
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