Creating chrome lettering in Photoshop
Couple the Bas Relief filter with Photoshop’s own Bevel and Emboss filters, and the possibilities are unlimited. Once you understand the technical functions of some of the features, such as Brightness and Contrast and remember the effect they produce, your mind is set free to concentrate on how to creatively combine the tools. It’s much like choosing the right brush and colors to paint with.
Step 1:Enter your text Choose a rather bold typeface with thick enough strokes to show the chrome effect.Type your text in white and kern properly.Duplicate this layer by using the flyout menu on the Layer palette.You will need this extra layer later.
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