[Beginner] Simple orb with text

greenline · 01-09-2008, 05:40 AM

This tutorial will show you how to make a simple orb.

1. Make a new image, 500x500 with a transparent background.

2. Take your Elliptical Marquee Tool, and make a little white circle.

3. Right click on your layer and selecet "Blending Options"

4. Use this settings:

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/2880/7orbbigay8.png

5. And if you want text, use the next steps.

6. Write your text in the orb, with white.

7. Now go to blending options, and use this settings:

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7...lendingus6.png

8. Finish! My outcome:

Gino · 01-09-2008, 09:19 AM

I think it needs a little more of a 3d orb feeling to it. I would try adding a radial gradient and then on top of that making a second circle gradient. Here is what I mean:

http://www.dezinerfolio.com/2007/03/...-orb-tutorial/

Elite By Design · 01-09-2008, 10:55 AM

I agree with Gino.
Check out the orb I made. It's in the bottom of my portfolio here:

http://elitebydesign.com/portfolio/

Agilius · 01-12-2008, 02:45 AM

Yeah this could get a 3D effect. It could look graet! Good job antway, keep it up!

rick22 · 02-11-2008, 11:43 AM

wow.. this forum is filled with tutorials.. thanx man.. thanx a million..

01-09-2008, 05:40 AM	#1
greenline Watching n Learning! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 17	[Beginner] Simple orb with text This tutorial will show you how to make a simple orb. 1. Make a new image, 500x500 with a transparent background. 2. Take your Elliptical Marquee Tool, and make a little white circle. 3. Right click on your layer and selecet "Blending Options" 4. Use this settings: http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/2880/7orbbigay8.png 5. And if you want text, use the next steps. 6. Write your text in the orb, with white. 7. Now go to blending options, and use this settings: http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7...lendingus6.png 8. Finish! My outcome: __________________ Want a fast & free image host? Click here -Dont drink and drive - you might spill your beer ! Last edited by greenline : 01-09-2008 at 05:44 AM.

01-09-2008, 09:19 AM	#2
Gino Administrator/Founder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,001	I think it needs a little more of a 3d orb feeling to it. I would try adding a radial gradient and then on top of that making a second circle gradient. Here is what I mean: http://www.dezinerfolio.com/2007/03/...-orb-tutorial/ __________________ DESIGN BLOG // T SHIRT BLOG // ANIMAL PRINT SHIRTS

01-09-2008, 10:55 AM	#3
Elite By Design Designer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 84	I agree with Gino. Check out the orb I made. It's in the bottom of my portfolio here: http://elitebydesign.com/portfolio/ __________________

01-12-2008, 02:45 AM	#4
Agilius Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 78	Yeah this could get a 3D effect. It could look graet! Good job antway, keep it up! __________________ Photoshop Xtreme Tutorials - My blog about photoshop and web design.

02-11-2008, 11:43 AM	#5
rick22 Designer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 25	wow.. this forum is filled with tutorials.. thanx man.. thanx a million.. __________________ Expert and On Target Contextual Advertising. Free to join and Fast paying, SEO Associate Program.


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