Lesson 17 -Zombie Text

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What is the resolution of the image you are creating?

90 pixels per inch

72 pixels per inch (correct)

300 pixels per inch

25 pixels per inch

What is the size of the image that needs to be created?

1024 x 768

1080 x 720

1366 x 768 (correct)

1920 x 1080

What is the first step in creating the text effect?

Select a spooky-looking font (correct)

Fill the background with a desired color

Apply the layer styles

Drag the mouse along the bottom part of each letter

What tool should be used to make a selection?

Lasso Tool (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do you create a new layer?

Press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + N on your keyboard (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can you create a new layer?

Press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + N (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do you fill in the selection made with the Lasso Tool?

Use the paint bucket (B) Signup and view all the answers

What color should be used in the Highlight Mode?

#FFFFFF (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be used to create a scary text effect?

Brush Tool (D) Signup and view all the answers

What color should be used in Highlight Mode in the Bevel & Emboss layer style?

#FFFFFF (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the resolution of the image?

72 dpi (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of the image you are creating?

1366 by 768 pixels (C) Signup and view all the answers

What tool should be used to fill the background with a desired color?

Paint Bucket (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in creating the text effect?

Create stitches across the cuts (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do you select a font for the text?

Use the type options bar (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can you apply the layer styles?

Click on the layer styles options (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do you apply the layer styles?

Double-click the text layer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after selecting a spooky-looking font?

Apply the layer styles (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in creating the image?

Fill the background with a desired color (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be used to create a more complete effect?

Graphics (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Create a 1366 pixel by 768 pixel image with a resolution of 72 pixels per inch
Fill the background with your desired color using the paint bucket
Select a spooky-looking font using the type options bar along the top of your screen
Double click the text layer to open the layer styles options
Apply the following layer styles:
Click on Bevel & Emboss
Click to change the color in Highlight Mode to #FFFFFF
Click OK when you are finished
Drag your mouse along the bottom part of each letter using the smudge tool until you have something similar to what I have here
Press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + N on your keyboard to create a new layer
Click on the Lasso Tool
Make a selection as I have done here
Fill it in with the Paint Bucket
Add more “cuts” to your letters
Press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + N on your keyboard to create a new layer
Set your foreground color to black by pressing t
Summarize the key facts from the text above in 10 sentences
To create a scary text effect, use the brush tool to create stitches across the cuts in the text.
You can add graphics to the background to create a more complete effect.

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Description

Learn how to create a spooky text effect using Photoshop, including applying layer styles, using the smudge tool, adding cuts to letters, and creating stitches with the brush tool. This tutorial also covers adding graphics to enhance the overall effect.