Dark Metal Text Tutorial

[tacoX]

This can create a pretty cool black metal/chrome effect for text.

Step 1

Create a new image, and add text to it. I used a render my friend made for the background. Double click the text layer, select drop shadow, and use the above settings. Select inner shadow and use the default settings.

Step 2

Select Bevel and Emboss, and use the above settings on your current text layer.

Step 3

Select satin and use the above settings on your current text layer.

Step 4

Select Gradient Overlay and use the above settings on your current text layer.

Step 5

Select stroke and add a 1x outside stroke by using the above settings.

Final Product

Not bad, to create a cool dark chrome/metal text!

[Valtersson]

This tut i like =)

[Unforgotten]

Wow, very nice effect.

[slovy]

yea nice effect but could you also explain how or you got that back ground? :blink:

[tacoX]

The background was one of my friends 3D render. If you want to learn more about rendering, you will need a 3D program (Cinema 4D, 3DMax or Bryce). We have a few tutorials for Cinema 4D here.

[Twan]

It's really nice, I'll definitely try it out. Thanks!

[dolive]

very nice and simple great tut taco!!!

[engstrom]

nice effect and very simple!

[Pleymo]

Thanx TacoX,
This is a really beautifull and easy effect

[Morpheen]

Pleyo, Nice sig! How did u get that 1 eye that color?