Sand Writing
Verfasst: Mo 07 Mär 2016 10:05
A common question in many user forums is about creating the look of writing in the sand.
There are some tutorials out on the Web that describe how to do that in Photoshop, so I thought I'd show something done in PhotoLine. This technique is very simple and straight-forward.
Here's the result: So, let's get started!
By using layer styles and adjustment layers, you have a lot of control to fine-tune the effect.
Enjoy!
(P.S. No, she's not my wife. )
There are some tutorials out on the Web that describe how to do that in Photoshop, so I thought I'd show something done in PhotoLine. This technique is very simple and straight-forward.
Here's the result: So, let's get started!
- Open your image of a sandy beach, etc.
- Use the Vector Drawing tool to write your message, creating all the characters on the same vector layer. For this example, I did not use a tablet and pen; rather, I drew the characters using my finger on the Trackpad of my computer. This gave a really nice hand-written look. For the colour, choose a dark sand colour from your image. Set this layer's blend mode to "Dissolve".
- If necessary, use the Layer tool's extended mode to adjust the perspective of the writing so it fits in with your scene:
- Apply a Sponge adjustment layer to the vector text. In this case, I used a Size of "1" and an Intensity of "30%".
- Apply two layer styles to the vector text layer: Outer Emboss and Inner Emboss. (Make sure you use a Light Direction for the Inner Emboss style that's the opposite of the Light Direction used for the Outer Emboss.) Both layer styles use a very small amount of Flattening: 1px and 1.5%. The Inner Emboss uses the "Hard Light" option on its "Special" tab. The Outer Emboss uses a blend mode of "Dissolve" for its Light.
- Finally, apply a slight "Soften" adjustment layer to the vector text to make it blend into the image better.
By using layer styles and adjustment layers, you have a lot of control to fine-tune the effect.
Enjoy!
(P.S. No, she's not my wife. )