This information is provided for your personal use only and is not to be redistributed without permission of the author. This tip covers Photoshop 3 and Photoshop 4 and Photoshop 5. Using type and filters together can result in some beautiful and sophisticated results with very little effort.
Text is, in some ways, nothing more than a complex selection.
Adding some subtle effects with filters can add interest to an otherwise dull headline. All of these effects require the Alien Skin filters, also known as Eye Candy. Text Effects Using Filters 1. Start with a new file, 250x50 pixels. Using a bold typeface, create text on the new layer.