Whether or not you're a Photoshop or Illustrator genius you can create incredible effects for your typography.
The secret is to break it down into bite-sized steps. We made this list of eight useful tutorials that will help you get stunning effects.
The Carmel Type Font Bundle is available right now and perfect for adding effects stunning effects to your work.
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01. Old School Type- Line Gradients
Learn how to add a line gradient effect that you might've seen in wood engravings and sign lettering. Pick your favorite front from the Carmel Font Bundle to get started.
02. Photoshop Tutorials - How to Make 3D Text
This video tutorial, brought to you by Mighty, will show you how to add a 3D text effect to your custom lettering or favorite font.
03. Create a Shiny, Gold, Old World Text Effect in Photoshop
Learn how to create a shiny, gold, old world text effect using layer styles in Photoshop.
04. How to Make 3D Text- Photoshop CC Tutorial
This video tutorial teaches you how to use the 3D feature of Photoshop CC to create a 3D text effect.
05. Create a Cinematic "Sergeant America" Text Effect in Photoshop
Use layer styles in Photoshop to make a text effect that resembles that of the cinematic release "Sergeant America".
06. How to Create a Quick Mirrored Landscape Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop
This tutorial will show you how to use an image texture, clipping masks, layer masks, brushes, and filters to create a mirrored landscape text effect.
07. Create a Magma Hot Text Effect in Photoshop
Follow along as Gianluca Giacoppo shows you how to create a magma hot text effect using layer styles and textures in Photoshop.
08. 'Oz the Great and Powerful' Inspired Text Effect
Learn how to make a textured and metallic vintage-looking text effect inspired by Disney's Oz the Great and Powerful.