Manipulate texts by turning them to graphics through this simple step-by-step tutorial on how rasterize text in Photoshop.
1Using the type tool, type any word, phrase or paragraph on a new document. For this tutorial, a basic letter sized document is used. You are welcome to use also any font.Ad
2Right click over the type layer. Select rasterize type. Because the rasterized type is now a graphic you can now manipulate it by applying filters or brushes on it. Thus, the following steps are different techniques on how the rasterized type can be used.
3Start by applying a faded effect on the text. To do so, go to your Eraser Tool and select the Stencil Sponge-Wet Brush. Erase some parts of the graphic with the eraser tool.
4Add a background on the graphic using any color you like. Create a new layer by typing in Shift + Ctrl + N and then fill the layer with any color using the bucket tool. This can also be done by typing in Ctrl + Backspace. However, if you do this, make sure that your selected color is set as the background color.
5Finally, apply two techniques by following these steps:
- Duplicate the type graphic and change the opacity of the layer to 20 – 25 %. Next merge the two layers by using the shortcut Ctrl + E.
- Draw a frame using the pen tool and save the path. Right click over it and select stroke path, use a calligraphic brush. Then fill the outer areas with white using the Bucket Tool, but make sure though that the opacity of the Bucket Tool is set to 25%.
6Admire your final artwork.Ad
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