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    [TUTORIAL] Actual Cataclysm Text Effect

    In this tutorial, I am going to show you how to create a text effect similar to that found in the Cataclysm sub-font.

    Here's the reference image:



    and here's my outcome on a plain background:





    First, you are going to need the following font:
    WoW Sublogo Free Font - FontStock

    Now create a type layer containing whatever text you want. For this example, I'll be using my handle:




    Duplicate that type layer twice, so you have 3 total type layers.


    On the top type, layer apply an outer glow and stroke layer styles, using the following settings:





    Outer Glow color is fff568
    Stroke color is ffffff

    It should look something like this when you're done:




    On the middle type layer, apply an outer glow layer style, using the following settings:



    Outer Flow color is ffc81b

    It should look like this when you're done:





    On the bottom type layer, apply an outer glow layer style, using the following settings:



    Outer Glow color is [color=#863e16]863e16[/img]


    And that's it, your text should now look like the Cataclysm sub logo.




    EDIT: How to do the "Sun-Burst" Effect.

    Create a new layer, and fill it with black. Move it under the top layer.

    Now go to Filter>Noise>Add Noise. Set the amount to 50, Distribution to Gaussian, and make sure Monochromatic is checked.
    It will look something like this:




    Now go to Filter>Blur>Radial Blur, and use the settings below:



    Hit CTRL+F to apply the filter a second time.
    Play with the levels to increase the contrast so it looks like this:



    Set the layer's blending mode to "Soft Light".

    That's it, here's the final result:

    Last edited by m0rbidang3l; 07-12-2010 at 08:40 PM. Reason: added sun-burst how-to

    [TUTORIAL] Actual Cataclysm Text Effect
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    Looks perfect. All you need to do after the blending options is to smudge the glow to make a sunburst effect. Good job

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    Very nice!

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    Originally Posted by [Kronus] View Post
    Looks perfect. All you need to do after the blending options is to smudge the glow to make a sunburst effect. Good job
    There is actually an easier way to make the sunburst. I suppose I'll add it now. I have it in my final version...

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    Love it awesome. Might try it later.
    Death to all but Metal.

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    Nice work! I'm glad there's popping up some unique tutorials in the Graphics section once again. It's been quite dead for a while.

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