AI Video Summary: How to create an amazing glowing text effect in photoshop
Channel: Nikolaos Gkarlis
TL;DR
This tutorial demonstrates how to create a glowing text effect in Photoshop using gradient fills, cloud filters, and blending modes. The process involves layering text, applying color dodge, and adding a Gaussian blur for a soft glow.
Key Points
- — Create a new 1920x1080 document and type text using Arial Black font.
- — Select the text layer, create a new layer, and fill it with a light to dark blue gradient.
- — Apply the Clouds filter to a new layer and set the blending mode to Color Dodge to blend with the text.
- — Apply a 60px Gaussian Blur to the gradient layer to create a soft glowing effect.
- — Use custom brushes downloaded from the provided link to finalize the effect.
Detailed Summary
The video begins with the host creating a new 1920x1080 document in Photoshop and typing text using the Arial Black font. To start the effect, the user selects the text layer and creates a new layer above it. Using the gradient tool, they fill this new layer with a gradient ranging from light blue to dark blue, ensuring the selection is active so the gradient only affects the text shape. After deselecting, the text layer is removed, and a copy of the gradient layer is made to serve as the base for the glow. Next, a new layer is created, and the Clouds filter is applied to generate a noisy texture. This layer is set to the 'Color Dodge' blending mode, which causes the clouds to blend dynamically with the underlying gradient, creating a vibrant, electric look. To soften the harsh edges and create a true glow, a Gaussian Blur of 60 pixels is applied to the gradient layer. Finally, the host mentions using specific custom brushes, available via a link in the description, to add finishing touches to the design before concluding the tutorial.
Tags: photoshop, tutorial, text effects, glow effect, graphic design, adobe cs6