This tutorial introduces in detail how to create a super cool metal lettering effect. Idea: The author cleverly combines the metal lettering with the flame lettering effect. The nobility of the metal combined with the background flames makes it feel very spectacular.
final effect
1. Create a new file of 800 * 600 pixels, fill the background with black, then add gray text, adjust the font size yourself, and then delete the grid layer.
2. Load the layer 1 selection, select the channel and press the tool in the red box, you will get the Alpha1 layer, fill it with white, and then perform Gaussian blur 4 times, the values are: 8, 4, 2, 1. Go back to layer 1 and apply Gaussian blur to 1
3. Execute on layer 1: Filter > Rendering > Lighting Effect, and set the parameters as shown below
4. Press Ctrl + M again to adjust the curve, and set the parameters as shown below
5. Press Ctrl + B to adjust the color balance to your favorite color.
6. After adjusting the color, make a copy of layer 1
7. Return to the layer 1 copy execution menu: Filter > Blur > Dynamic Blur value should not be too large, the effect is as shown below
8. Then select the smear tool to smear copy 1 as shown below.
9. Add your own hand-painted sword and follow the above steps to create a metal effect as shown below
10. Create a new layer and use the brush tool to add some small decorative dots.
11. Change to your favorite background to complete the final effect.
