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Reflections
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1. Duplicate the layer (Layer > Duplicate Layer) and render it (Layer>Type>Render Layer or Layer>Rasterize>Type for Photoshop 6), then go to Edit>Transform>Scale and drag down the middle node as illustrated by the arrow... |
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2. ...and your duplicate layer should look like this. As you can see, I've kept the bottom "Pragt" squashed down just a bit. |
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3. Next go to Filter>Distort>Ripple and set the Amount to 100 and Size to Medium.
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4. After that, reduce the layer's opacity to about 40%. |
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5. Now go to Edit>Transform>Perspective and drag one of the nodes in the lower corner to flair out the rippled text. By doing this, the rippled text looks like it's reflecting from a flat surface. The end result. Fast, easy, and can be very effective when you need a reflection. |
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6. HINT: Use a light background and instead of rippling, make black text with a gaussian blur to cast a long shadow. As you can see, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy! |