Ghost Text

Ghosted Text Effect
Programs Used: Photoshop 5+
Skill Level: Basic

1. Create a text layer with the type tool and then fill it with Red -my favourite color =)
I used Times New Roman with a size setting of 200 pixels

2. Hold down the <CTRL> key on your keyboard and then click on the Text layer in the Layers window. This should form a selection around your letter.

4. Fill your new selection with a lighter-paler red.

5. Go to the menu SELECT >> MODIFY >> CONTRACT and contract by a value of 2. Then go to SELECT >> FEATHER and use a setting of 5 pixels again.

6. Create a new Layer above the previous one and then select a paler white color from your color palette and again fill your selection.

8. Create a new layer UNDERNEATH the text layer and fill it with black. Get rid of your selection and then Go to FILTER >> BLUR >> GAUSSIAN BLUR, and use a value of 3 pixels. Click ok and this should create a Black ghost around your letter.

This technique can be used with any type of image or heading. Simply resize it and it looks very striking! Don't forget to try this with different colors and shades.