This tutorial will teach you on how to make a text glow effect on a plain text. I used ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS on this one. This is very easy so give it a try :)
Step 1
Start with a simple text like this one below. I used plain black for the background and white for the text. Remember to put enough space for the effect.
Step 2
Select the text layer and apply Polar Coordinates. [ Filter > Distort > Polar Coordinates ] Click YES to rasterize the layer. Select the Polar to Rectangular radio button.
Step 3
Rotate the image. [ Image > Rotate Canvas > 90CW ]
Step 4
Apply Wind [ Filter > Stylize > Wind ( Method Wind ) ] Direction from the right. Click Okay and apply it again, this time, Direction from the left.
Step 5
Rotate back like in step 3 and apply the Wind filter again in both directions.
Step 6
Apply [ Filter > Distort > Polar Coordinates ] this time, select the Rectangular to Polar radio button.
Step 7
Add a color balance [ Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Color Balance ] Play with the color balance to achieve the desired color.
Step 8
This is what you get:
Extra Step
This is one is optional. You may add some motion blur for added effect. [ Filter > Blur > Motion Blur ]
And there you have it! Achieve this text effect by following 8 easy steps!
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That looks really good! I was surprised at how it was made. :o
Sweet! I used it but I didn't do it right - So it came out different, but it is still awesome!
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Why don't you upload it so that we can see? I'd love to know how it came out for you :)
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Why don't you upload it so that we can see? I'd love to know how it came out for you :)
I think Haily changed it so that you have to be a certain rank to attach images to your posts.
Yay, Anna!
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I just made it so that you only need 4 rank points to attach images. Considering we're about web design, it doesn't make sense to only allow that feature for higher ranks. :P