Cara Mudah Membuat Gradient Text Effect di Photoshop

Summary

This tutorial demonstrates how to easily create a gradient text effect in Photoshop. The presenter walks viewers through each step, starting with creating a new file, choosing the right settings, and applying a solid color. The focus is on using the horizontal type tool to add text, applying a gradient overlay through layer styles, and customizing the gradient colors. The tutorial also highlights how to adjust the gradient angle and scale for the desired effect. The video concludes with a detailed view of the gradient text and encourages viewers to like, share, and subscribe.

Takeaways

• 😀 Open Photoshop and create a new project with a width of 1920px and a height of 1080px at 300 resolution with a white background.
• 😀 Use the solid color tool to fill the background with black color (RGB: 0, 0, 0).
• 😀 Select the Horizontal Type Tool and choose 'Fredoawan' font, size 80, with a white color for the text.
• 😀 Type 'tutorial' as the text and align it both horizontally and vertically using the align options.
• 😀 Deselect the text using 'Ctrl + D' to remove the selection.
• 😀 Go to 'Layer' > 'Layer Style' > 'Blending Options' to open the gradient overlay settings.
• 😀 Set the gradient overlay's blending mode to 'Normal' and opacity to 100%.
• 😀 Reverse the gradient and adjust the angle (e.g., 90 degrees) to suit your design preference.
• 😀 Choose the gradient colors, for example, yellow and white, or red and blue, depending on your preference.
• 😀 Adjust the gradient scale to 100% for the desired effect and click 'OK' to apply.
• 😀 Zoom in using 'Alt + Scroll' to see the detailed gradient text effect on your design.

Q & A

What is the first step to start creating a gradient text effect in Photoshop?

The first step is to create a new document by going to **File > New**. Set the width to 1920 px, height to 1080 px, resolution to 300, and the background color to white.

How do you add a solid color layer in Photoshop?

To add a solid color layer, select the **Solid Color** icon and choose the color black (or hex code #000000), then click **OK**.

Which font and size should be used for the text in this tutorial?

The font used in the tutorial is **Fira Awang**, with a font size of 80 pt.

How do you align the text both horizontally and vertically?

To align the text, press **Ctrl + A** to select the text and then use the alignment tools to center the text horizontally and vertically.

What should be done to remove the selection after aligning the text?

To remove the selection, press **Ctrl + D**.

How do you apply the gradient effect to the text in Photoshop?

Right-click the text layer, select **Blending Options**, and choose **Gradient Overlay**. Then, set the blend mode to **Normal**, opacity to 100%, and adjust the angle and colors for the gradient.

What is the default angle set for the gradient overlay in this tutorial?

The default angle for the gradient overlay is set to 90 degrees.

How can the gradient colors be customized in this tutorial?

You can customize the gradient colors by selecting a gradient preset or adjusting the colors to your preference, such as using yellow and white, or red and blue.

What does the **Reverse** option do when applying a gradient effect?

The **Reverse** option flips the colors of the gradient, changing the direction of the color transition.

How can you zoom in to check the details of the gradient effect?

You can zoom in by holding **Alt** and scrolling with your mouse to see the details of the gradient effect.