3D Text Effect

Note: the preview was re-sized so that's why it looks slightly pixelated.

The effect

Okay, I will make this quick and simple for you. Just open a new file. The size will depend on how big you want your text to be, obviously :P. This effect looks best on a simple white background in my eyes, but of course this is all up to you :P.

Now, just go to effects >> 3D effects >> Inner bevel. You can set the settings however you like (I really advise you to just play around with them a for a few minutes & find whatever suits you the best) but I made a screenshot of my settings for you encase you don't feel like experimenting forever and just want a basic guideline. Click here for that (warning: it opens as a new window). It's important that you create your text as floating though!

Last but not least, you'll need to add a cute little shadow. Go to Effects >> 3D effects >> Drop Shadow. Make the offset about 3, else it will look kinda weird. The rest is up to you; my opacity was 60 and a blur of 5. It all depends on the image your using and what you want your final result to look like ;).

Wow, that was a super short tutorial. I hope its helped you though. If confused, just drop me an e-mail at Kathrin433@yahoo.com

~ Kathrin