Create a new image at 72dpi and RGB color. Place your text using
a light grey
for your color. (Lighter colors work best for this effect.)
Now
load the Layer 1 Transparency by clicking on Select >> Load
Selection
Using the glass filter from Eyecandy, select the "Transparent
Button"
preset and apply the filter
Create a new layer then use the Cutout filter from Eyecandy with
the
settings: DIRECTION: 135, DISTANCE: 5, BLUR:
8, OPACITY:80 and black as the shadow color
Create a new layer then use the Cutout filter with the
settings: DIRECTION: 315, DISTANCE: 5, BLUR: 8, OPACITY:80 and
white as the shadow color
Now
return to Layer 1 and go to Image >> Adjust >>
Hue/Saturation
to change the color. You can also use Color Balance to
fine tune the color to your liking
All
that's left is to add the drop shadow by either using the Eyecandy filter
or
by using the Drop shadow tip here.
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