Gradient Drop Shadow? Options

[jwfab8988]

Does anyone know how to do this in Photoshop? I have CS2.
See how the "2" and the word "cuties" drop shadow is half one color and half another color? I know there is more than just the drop shadow used, like possibly outer gradient and inner gradient.





When I tried to do this, I found a gradient selection in Outer gradient:


But this is all I get:


Please help, Thanks!

[digitalfragrance]

Okay...

I think that they duplicated there text several times, applied different techniques to each one, and then blended them all together.


1. Create text and apply a gradient stroke.

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2. Now, duplicate your layer (Ctrl + J).
3. To get rid of the Effects in your layer, create a New Layer (Crtl + Shift + N) and merge the two layers together.
4. Now, move your newly merged layer below your first text.
5. Use the Smudge Tool and lightly smudge your merged layer of text.

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Viola! You get the idea now... and you can create it to your tastes.

[jwfab8988]

Thanks, but I'm not sure that is it because you can tell that there is a gradient effect done on it. especially on the "cuties" part. I would ask them myself, but they wont answer back because they don't answer how to questions.

And I'm not sure it is as complicated as duplicating layers and blending them together because there are so many people that I see do this...

Like these:

[Mikeplyts]

Well I tried using Rachael's(digitalfragrance) tutorial and it worked fine for me. But you just have to kind of tweak it to your own satisfaction.

EDIT:

^That first image can be done using the shape tool, a few textures, and some brushes. Then, they could've just done the text that way. I mean instead of using inner glow I bet you could use outer glow for the gradient like at 100% opacity and then use a black inner glow at the right settings.

[digitalfragrance]

I tried just using the Effects, but I couldn't get the gradient to behave in a horizontal, top-to-bottom fashion. That's why I had to use a stroke, duplicate, and smudge for a homemade drop-shadow effect.

I guarantee you, that is the only way to do it in Photoshop. As Mike said, you just have to smudge the bottom layer more than I did. You have to try it yourself.... Perhaps they are using a different program. I think Paint Shop Pro allows you to do that.

[jwfab8988]

Well, no, I know these people use Photoshop. Thank you though. I will try it the way you said. :)

Thanks

[manny-the-dino]

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