Photoshop Masks, Smart objects and masking techniques

Understanding the Text ToolUnderstanding the Text Tool

Lets look at the basics of the text tool

Understanding the text EffectsUnderstanding the text Effects

Using your effects tool you can add many effects with photoshop

Bevel and Emboss Stoke Inner Shadow Inner Glow Satin Gradient Overlay Pattern Overlay Outer Glow Drop Shadow

Drop ShadowDrop Shadow

Bevel and EmbossBevel and Emboss

StrokeStroke

Inner ShadowInner Shadow

Gradient OverlayGradient Overlay

SatinSatin

Pattern OverlayPattern Overlay

Outer GlowOuter Glow

Rasterizing type to change Rasterizing type to change perspectiveperspective

You can also use type as a You can also use type as a maskmask