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Text Portrait effect - Photoshop Tutorial

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Text Portrait Effect - Photoshop Tutorial

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In this tutorial, we explore the steps to create a captivating text portrait effect using Adobe Photoshop.

Step 1: Preparing the Base

  1. Duplicate the Layer: Press Ctrl+J to make a copy of your image layer.

  2. Apply Gaussian Blur:

    • Go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur.
    • Set the radius to 10 and click OK.

  3. Save as a Displacement Map:

    • Go to File > Save As.
    • Name the file "map" and click Save.

  4. Remove the Gaussian Blur Layer: The blurred layer is no longer needed, so you can delete it.

Step 2: Creating the Text Layer

  1. Type Tool: Select the Type Tool and write your paragraph.
  2. Adjust Spacing: Ensure that there’s no space between the lines.
  3. Change Text Color: Set the text color to Black.
  4. Font Choice: Use the Poppins font, which is freely available online.
  5. Convert to Smart Object: Right-click on the text layer and choose Convert to Smart Object.

Step 3: Applying the Displacement Map

  1. Distort Filter:

    • Go to Filter > Distort > Displace.
    • Set both the horizontal and vertical scale to 20 and press OK.

  2. Select the Map File: Choose the "map" file saved earlier and click Open.

Step 4: Finishing Touches

  1. Add Image Layer: Place an image layer on top of your text.
  2. Create Clipping Mask: Hold Alt and click between the image and text layers to create a clipping mask.
  3. Add Background Layer:
    • Go to Adjustment Layer > Solid Color.
    • Pick Black and click OK.
    • Move this layer behind your text and image layers.

And that's it! You've successfully created a text portrait effect. If you found this tutorial helpful, please consider subscribing to my YouTube channel for more tutorials and feel free to check out my other videos. Thank you for your support!

Keywords

  • Text Portrait Effect
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Gaussian Blur
  • Displacement Map
  • Poppins Font
  • Clipping Mask

FAQ

Q: What is the purpose of duplicating the layer and applying Gaussian Blur? A: Duplicating the layer and applying Gaussian Blur allows us to create a displacement map, which will give the text a distorted effect when applied.

Q: Why do we delete the Gaussian Blur Layer after saving it? A: The Gaussian Blur layer is only needed for creating the displacement map and not for the final effect, so it can be removed to keep the workspace clean.

Q: Can I use any font for this effect? A: Yes, you can use any font, but the tutorial uses the "Poppins" font, which is freely available online.

Q: What does converting the text layer to a smart object do? A: Converting the text layer to a smart object allows non-destructive editing and makes it easier to apply filters and adjustments.

Q: How do I create a clipping mask? A: Hold Alt and click between the image and text layers in the Layers panel to create a clipping mask, which confines the image to the text area.