Wednesday

How to Save/Export a single layer as an PNG image in Photoshop.

 There are some methods to to that. But here let's make it a perfect save/export. Meaning, not anyhow save it as a file, but to autocrop and make it a PNG image.

Eg. I'd like to save only this wrapped text "Caspian Sea" as a PNG image (for further animation usage in keynote), because keynote cannot wrap text.

Step 1. Right click this text layer.
Step 2. Click quick export as PNG.
Or you may click Export as to have more options.
The outcome is like this.




Monday

How to add "mottled" look for a solid pattern.

How to create mottled look for text.

How to create mottled sticker chop.

How to create confidential sticker chop.

如何制作斑驳图形。如何制作斑驳字体。

Eg. The purpose is to make the world heritage logo (layer 3) matched with outer mottled look circle (layer 1).



Step 1. Add a layer mask.

Step 2. Filter -> Render -> Fibers


Adjust the variance and strength according to your wanted effect.

Step 3. If you found the result is not ideal, then try another step. Image -> Adjustments -> levels


Adjust these 2 anchors to mix and match.

Step 4. Unlink this layer mask to adjust the effect position.


Tips: for pure text pattern, you may try different clouds filter. But the wired thing is the outcome effect may not look the same each time when you apply this filter.