LFC4EVER Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 This tutorial is available as a PDF. Click here to view or download it Make some Gold Text! NOTE: Some knowledge of Paint.NET may be required, and some knowledge of using Alpha Mask helps. Want to make some pretty cool text like this? You do? Well, read on! Plugins Needed: Align Object Alpha Mask - See here for more information on Alpha Mask: Clicky! Multi-color Gradient Outline Object Panelling The Method: [*:33ad8grh]Open a new image (Ctrl+N) at a fairly large size. I used 1500x300. Add a radial gradient background, using Hex: #543600 as your primary colour, and Hex: #161300 as your secondary colour. If you don't know where to insert the colour codes, just click on the "More" button in the colours window, and type or copy and paste them into the "Hex:" field. You should have something similar to this: [*:33ad8grh]Now, add a new layer :AddNewLayer: and name it "text mask". With white as your primary colour type your text in (all in capital letters). Using a font like Times New Roman gives good results, and try to use a size that covers most of the canvas. Then, Effects > Align Object. Apply these settings: Under the Both option, click the middle button(it should be the circle and at the bottom of the plugin it should say Middle Center). Your text should be nicely aligned in the middle of your canvas. Then add a new layer :AddNewLayer: , move it directly below :Down: the "text mask" layer and fill it with black. Image > Flatten :Flatten: (Ctrl + Shift + F). Your mask should look like this: Save it (Filename - text mask, Filetype - .png) somewhere like My Documents or Desktop, just make sure you know where you saved it. Then Ctrl + Z, to undo the flatten. You should be able to see your 3 layers again after you've removed the flatten. [*:33ad8grh]You can delete :Delete: your black background layer, you won't be needing that now. Now on your "text mask" layer, apply Effects > Object > Outline Object:Width: 1Softness: Anything less than 250.Color: Black (R: 0, G: 0, B: 0)All other setting default. You should have a thin black outline around your text, like this: Add a new layer :AddNewLayer: and call it "Gold Text". This will be the actual colour of the text. Select the "text mask" layer and using the magic wand tool : Tolerance<50, Flood Mode: Global select the outside of the text, by clicking anywhere on the canvas, but not on the text itself. Then Invert Selection (Ctrl+I). Next, select the "Gold Text" layer and apply Effects > Render > Multicolour Gradient: Use these settings: De-select (Ctrl+D) :Deselect: Delete :Delete: the text mask layer, then, Effects > Object > Alpha Mask: load your mask file. Tick the Mix Alpha button and click OK! You should now have neat, anti-aliased gradient text like this: [*:33ad8grh]Duplicate :DuplicateLayer: the "Gold Text" layer 3 times. Re-name the layers so it looks like this: Now to apply some Bevel to the text. So..For the "Light Bevel" layer: Effects > Drop Shadow:Offset X: 4Offset Y: 0Widening Radius: 0Blur Radius: 0Color: WhiteUncheck the "Keep Original Image" box. Then, Effects > Object > Alpha Mask:Load the mask file, and make sure the "Invert Mask" box is ticked. Then, Effects > Distort > Panelling:Move Vertical: 0Move Horizontal: -4 Then, Effects > Blurs > Gaussian Blur:Radius: 2 Then, Effects > Object > Alpha Mask:Load the mask file, and make sure the "Invert Mask" box isn't ticked. Then, apply a blend mode on the layer. Layers > Layer Properties (F4) :Properties: , or double click the layer. Set the blend mode to "Overlay". This is what it should look like so far: For the "Dark Bevel" layer: Effects > Drop Shadow:Offset X: -4Offset Y: 0Widening Radius: 0Blur Radius: 0Color: BlackUncheck the "Keep Original Image" box. Then, Effects > Object > Alpha Mask:Load the mask file, and make sure the "Invert Mask" box is ticked. Then, Effects > Distort > Panelling:Move Vertical: 0Move Horizontal: 3 Then, Effects > Blurs > Gaussian Blur:Radius: 2 Then, Effects > Object > Alpha Mask:Load the mask file, and make sure the "Invert Mask" box isn't ticked. Then, apply a blend mode on the layer. Layers > Layer Properties (F4) :Properties: , or double click the layer. Set the blend mode to "Reflect". You should end up with this: Now, we're nearly done so don't give up yet!For the "Shadow" layer: Effects > Drop Shadow:Offset X: 0Offset Y: 0Widening Radius: 0Blur Radius: 10Color: BlackUncheck the "Keep Original Image" box. Optional: Then, apply a blend mode on the layer. Layers > Layer Properties (F4) :Properties: , or double click the layer. Set the blend mode to "Reflect". It should now be looking like this: Well, guess what!? All you need to do now is save the .pdn of the text (just incase). Then Flatten (Ctrl+Shift+F) :Flatten: , Resize(Ctrl+R) :Resize: and set the percentage to 50%. Save it as a .png and post it here! Result: If you had any problem following this tutorial, then feel free to post and ask for help. I also hope that by following this tutorial you learnt something new; big or small. I also encourage you to try out different figures and colours to create maybe Silver Text? or Ruby? or Sapphire? or Emerald? 1 Quote ☆★☆★Merry Christmas★☆★☆ .::.My Gallery.::.Make Gold Text!.::. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer_World14 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Sweet, thanks a lot for doing this tutorial. Really means a lot, and I learned a lot more...(also about a new plugin that I haven't heard of - Multi-Color Gradient)...thanks! I will have to try this out very soon, cannot wait Quote deviantART | Paint.NET Gallery | bennettfrazier.com <-- (My new Website!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tramojo Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Wow, looks really cool Quote Super Nova|Tramojo's Fire|My gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwicky Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Excellent tut. I've learnt a lot and the result is amazing. Will post pics soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFC4EVER Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Sweet, thanks a lot for doing this tutorial. Really means a lot, and I learned a lot more...(also about a new plugin that I haven't heard of - Multi-Color Gradient)...thanks!I will have to try this out very soon, cannot wait No problem, and hopefully the tut should teach you more than a new plugin. :wink: Wow, looks really cool Thanks! Excellent tut. I've learnt a lot and the result is amazing. Will post pics soon! Thanks. Glad you learnt a lot, and i'll look forward to your result. :wink: Quote ☆★☆★Merry Christmas★☆★☆ .::.My Gallery.::.Make Gold Text!.::. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jim Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Nice tutorial! Took me a while to achieve a decent result but it was worth it My attempt: Looks a bit like wordart in office 2007. Quote My DeviantArt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFC4EVER Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 Nice result! :wink: I'd make the shadow less visible, and the background darker. It'll help show the text clearly. Also, try applying the bevel to the text. Step 4 in the tut. :wink: Nice tutorial! Took me a while to achieve a decent result but it was worth it Is that because the tutorial is a bit confusing? Should i add more images? Quote ☆★☆★Merry Christmas★☆★☆ .::.My Gallery.::.Make Gold Text!.::. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link-z Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Is that because the tutorial is a bit confusing? YES! But It's a really nice effect! Quote ´ I'm still kind of new to paint.net, so i probably stink at painting from your point of view. If you tell me that I stink, you'll be 10 seconds away from turning into a pile of meat. MOHAHAHAHA!!!im not crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecofrog Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 My new Siggy Quote Its the button for me =D My Quote: For all that are Dull & Grey go Grey & Dull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xCoRt3zx Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Great tutorial! heres my picture Quote Like my achievement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frenzy Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 This has to be the most classy font tutorial I have ever seen. I love it, and it will suit nicely for a bunch of my new projects. Thank you very much LFC4EVER. Edit: Here is my Try at it. I'm gonna try to use webdings next Edit #2: I Webdings Look GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFC4EVER Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 This has to be the most classy font tutorial I have ever seen. I love it, and it will suit nicely for a bunch of my new projects. Thank you very much LFC4EVER. Your welcome, and no problem. Quote ☆★☆★Merry Christmas★☆★☆ .::.My Gallery.::.Make Gold Text!.::. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiZer Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Here is my try i did something wrong but i think it looks cool Quote Simplicity ftw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loky Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Quote my first logo(made by me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocho Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Here's my try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyB Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Thanks for the tut. How would I use this gold text to add text to a photo that I have? Any help. Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFC4EVER Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Ecofrog, xCoRt3zx, Frenzy, jiZer, loky and Ocho, great job on the outcomes! I like the fact that some of you added your own effect to the text and didn't just follow the tut. JiZer, where did you go wrong? I'm sure i can help (unless its plugin issues ). Thanks for the tut.How would I use this gold text to add text to a photo that I have? Any help. Toby Instead of flattening with the background, flatten without it. Just uncheck the checkbox on the background layer, then flatten. Then copy and paste it on top of your photo, resizing it if needed. Quote ☆★☆★Merry Christmas★☆★☆ .::.My Gallery.::.Make Gold Text!.::. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinBlade778 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Cool, here's my try: Silver EDIT: Another one, this time ruby :wink: EDIT 2: There, made all the other ones listed. Lol, I was bored.. Quote Will make one when not lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bereantrb Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Wow...I'm jealous. Mine totally goes bad when I do the bevels. The colors change - even the background! Oh well. I'll step through it from the top later. Nice effect, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blooper Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 That's not yellow enough to be gold IMO. Luminosity and saturation is good though. Quote http://synthastic.deviantart.com http://soundcloud.com/siderealenterprise Lockerz invites are available, PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[MH]AWG Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 this is what i got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brygard2008 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hi,thanks for the tutorial. Quote http://www.youtube.com/user/Brygard2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry_morphine Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Very nice tutorial, I'll try it when I have a bit of free time =) Quote Hello ^^ I'm Cherry ! ~~ Paint.Net Newbie ~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yvil Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Very nice tutorial! But, as you said, it works best with Times New Roman or something like that. I might be using it as header for websites or something :-D. Quote - my website - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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