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Elements isn’t just for photos! Learn how to create wonderful text effects, including 3-D.

Creating Dramatic, Complementary Color Text Effects

By Taz Tally · January 3rd, 2006

Adding text to your images can add a whole new dimension of interest, and there are many ways to format and colorize your text.

Backscreen The Flexible Way

By Dave Cross · January 2nd, 2006

Text placed on a “busy” photo can be difficult to read. One simple solution is to “backscreen” the text area of the photo, which means that you need to lighten (or darken) an area of the photo to provide a…

Squishy Text Effect

By Dave Cross · August 5th, 2005

Dave shows you a hidden away preference that helps with tightening text when you want it.

Aged Text

By Dave Cross · July 22nd, 2005

How to add an old aged look to your text.

Metal, Part 2

By Dave Cross · March 25th, 2005

Create a metallic look.

Metal, Part 1

By Dave Cross · March 21st, 2005

Create a metallic look.

Textured Text

By Dave Cross · January 28th, 2005

Add a texture to editable text.

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Text Effects