This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Jan Stverak
In this tutorial I'll show you how to create an easy Spiderman text effect, using a pattern and a layer style. You'll discover how to draw the Spiderman logo in the blink of an eye!
Tutorial Assets
The following assets were used during this Spiderman text effect tutorial:
- Aero Matics font
- Dark wall pattern
- Spidy pattern
Before you start creating the Spiderman text effect, download the Spiderman text font and patterns and install them in Photoshop.
1. How to Create the Background
I'll show you how to make the background for the final image, but if you want to use your own background, then skip this whole part.
Step 1
Start by creating a new 850 x 500 px document with the Resolution of 72 Pixels/Inch and the Background Contents to White.
Step 2
Double-click the Background layer in the Layers panel to unlock it. Now right-click this unlocked layer and choose Blending Options from the menu. Another way to open these options is to select the layer and go to Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options.
Then add a Gradient Overlay with these settings:
- Blend Mode: Linear Burn
- Opacity: 20%
- Click the Gradient box to create the gradient fill using the colors
Whiteon the left andBlackon the right. - Style: Radial
- Angle: 0°
- Check the Dither box.
Step 3
Add a Pattern Overlay with these settings:
- Click on the Pattern box and choose the Dark Wall pattern.
- Opacity: 100%
- Scale: 100%
This will create a dark textured background with a vignette.
2. How to Create the Spiderman Text Effect
This Spiderman effect is made of one layer, so you can save it as a new style in your Styles palette for future use.
Step 1
Pick the Type Tool and select the Aero Matics font. Set the Font Style to Bold Italic and Font Size around 200 pt. Write "SPIDER" in capital letters.
Step 2
Select your text layer in the Layers panel, right-click on the layer and choose Blending Options from the menu.
Add Pattern Overlay with these settings:
- Click on the Pattern box and choose the Spidy pattern.
- Scale: 25%
This will add the main red Spiderman effect pattern.
Step 3
Add Gradient Overlay with these settings:
- Blend Mode: Multiply
- Opacity: 14%
- Click the Gradient box to create the gradient fill using the colors
Blackon the left andWhiteon the right. - Style: Linear
- Angle: -90°
- Check the Dither box.
Step 4
Add Color Overlay with these settings:
- Blend Mode: Multiply
- Click on the Color box and choose the color
#e10505. - Opacity: 100%
Both color and gradient overlay will slightly darken the main texture.
Step 5
Add Satin with these settings:
-
Blend Mode: Linear Dodge (Add) with Color
#ffeb0d - Opacity: 100%
- Angle: 0°
- Distance: 4 px
- Size: 16 px
- Uncheck the Invert box, if checked.
Satin adds a yellow and orange glow inside the Spiderman effect texture.
Step 6
Add an Outer Glow with these settings:
- Blend Mode: Normal
- Opacity: 100%
- Technique: Precise
- Spread: 0%
- Size: 8 px
- Range: 55%
- Jitter: 0 %
- Select the radio button next to the gradient and then edit the gradient Stops:
- First gradient stop Color
#111111and Location at 21%. - Second gradient stop Color
#177eceand Location at 48%. - Third gradient stop Color
#9adaffand Location at 73%.
This will add a blue gradient around the text with a dark blue center.
Step 7
Add Inner Shadow with these settings:
-
Blend Mode: Linear Burn with Color
#010101 - Opacity: 30%
- Uncheck the Use Global Light before setting Angle: -90°.
- Distance: 6 px
- Choke: 0%
- Size: 0 px
Inner shadow adds a 3D feel to the style.
Step 8
Add Inner Glow with these settings:
- Blend Mode: Screen
- Opacity: 71%
- Choose Color
#ffeb0d - Technique: Softer
- Source: Edge
- Choke: 0%
- Size: 5 px
Inner glow adds a thin yellow stroke around the texture.
Step 9
Add Stroke with these settings:
- Size: 2 px
- Position: Outside
- Blend Mode: Normal
- Opacity: 100%
- Fill Type: Gradient
- Style: Linear
- Angle: 90°
- Check the Dither box.
- Set the Gradient with these 5 stops:
- First gradient stop Color
#003669and Location at 12%. - Second gradient stop Color
#bcebffand Location at 22%. - Third gradient stop Color
#003669and Location at 52%. - Fourth gradient stop Color
#bcebffand Location at 83%. - Fifth gradient stop Color
#003669and Location at 96%.
The stroke will add small, blue, shiny lines around the text.
Step 10
Add Bevel & Emboss with these settings:
- Style: Inner Bevel
- Technique: Smooth
- Depth: 100%
- Direction: Up
- Size: 18 px
- Uncheck the Use Global Light box before setting Angle: 110° and Altitude: 30°
-
Highlight Mode: Linear Dodge (Add) with Color
#ffc000and Opacity: 26% -
Shadow Mode: Linear Burn with Color
#0a2a40and Opacity: 20%
Step 11
Add a Texture with these settings:
- Click on the Pattern box and choose the Spidy pattern.
- Scale: 25%
- Depth: +120%
An inner bevel with texture adds more depth to the red Spiderman pattern.
Step 12
As a final step, add a Drop Shadow with these settings:
-
Blend Mode: Normal with Color
#001e2d - Opacity: 100%
- Uncheck the Use Global Light before setting Angle: 120°
- Distance: 3 px
- Spread: 100%
- Size: 11 px
Congratulations! You're Done!
In this tutorial, you learned how to create a Spiderman text effect in Photoshop.
We started out by creating the dark background with a seamless pattern. Then we created a text layer and added many different effects in order to create a Spiderman-style text effect.
I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial, and if you like the final effect, don't forget to save this style to your Layer Styles palette for future projects.
5 Amazing Adobe Photoshop Text Effects From Envato Elements
Now you know how to draw the Spiderman logo. However, you can always download a premade Spiderman text effect from the Envato Elements library. Check out five Spiderman effect alternatives:
1. Spiders Text Effect (PSD)
Create the 3D effect of the Spiderman text font with this Photoshop mockup. It works with text layers, vector shapes, pixel layers, smart objects, and folder groups. It's useful for creating any design with the Spiderman text logo.
2. Comics Text Effects (ASL, PSD)
You can create a retro, comic-style Spiderman logo text with this download. It offers ten different styles, ten mockups, and easy-to-edit smart objects. Get it done quickly thanks to the well-organized layers.
3. Super Text Effect (PSD)
Design your own version of the Spiderman text font using this PSD file. It's super easy to use! You only need to double-click on the smart object thumbnail layer to customize the Spiderman text effect.
4. Hero Stylized 3D Text Effect (PSD)
This 3D smart object also works as the Spiderman logo font. Its dynamic and strong style makes your text look really heroic. Feel free to customize the text, the color scheme, and the background color.
5. Vintage Comics Text Effects (PSD)
Go back in time with these vintage comic text effects. You can easily use some of these to recreate the Spiderman logo font. There are ten different effects included, all fully editable and organized in layers.
Learn New Skills
We can show you so much more than how to draw the Spiderman logo. There are tons of cool Photoshop tutorials in Tuts+. Here are some that you can't miss:
This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Jan Stverak
Jan Stverak | Sciencx (2016-07-01T08:24:48+00:00) How to Create a Spiderman-Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2016/07/01/how-to-create-a-spiderman-inspired-text-effect-in-adobe-photoshop/
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