15 - Transforming Text - Learn the Transform Tool, Rasterize and Opacity in Photoshop ~
Step #1: Open Your Project in Photoshop ~
Select the Text Tool.
Type your words.
Step #2: Select your Font ~
Click the Font Family in the menubar.
Then hit the Down arrow to scroll through the fonts until you find one you like.
Thick or Bold Condensed type form works best.
Step #3: Rasterize ~
Go to: Layer > Rasterize > Type.
Step #4: Transform ~
Go to: Edit > Free Transform or hit Ctrl+T
Hold Ctrl 
and grab the corner...
When done, hit the check 
or hit Enter.
Step #5: Duplicate the Layer ~
Right-Click on the layer and select Duplicate.
Hit Ctrl+T and right-click on the text again...
Select Flip Vertical
Step #6: Shadow ~
Adjust the the text so it looks like a shadow.
Step #7: Layer Mask ~
Click Add layer mask at the bottom and click inside the Layer mask thumbnail...
Select the Gradient Tool,
Set your colors to default black & white or just hit the letter (D).
Then switch colors by hitting "X" or clicking the 
so that Black is the foreground color.
Drag the Gradient accross the text...
Step #8: Bevel & Emboss and Opacity ~
Click the 
and add Bevel and Emboss and any other effects you want.
Lower the Opacity on the reflection layer too...
Last Step: Save & Attach
Save your work and attach it
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