Most Useful 3D Text Effect Photoshop Tutorials

Most of the web and graphic designers have already started realizing that typography is not just the simple arrangement of letters and words; it is much more than that. For the designers, creative typography is not just about sending out a message but also a medium of expression. If you are a designer who believes in expression, you will certainly enjoy playing with different typography styles. Typography has already made inroads into the world of web designing and is now being used to create some stunning and impressive effects.

The 3D text effects have grown in demand by leaps and bounds over the years. The beginner and advanced web designers are always on a lookout for new styles of 3D texts. You will find a number of Photoshop tutorials on 3D text effects on the internet. You may have also come across several 3D text generators as well.

Photoshop, undeniably, is one of the best tools to create some fabulous 3D texts. However, not all the tutorials available on the internet are worth your while. This is why we have gone through a number of online tutorials and picked some of the best ones for your inspiration. Here is the list.

Deboss Effect in Photoshop

3D Balloons Text Effect

This tutorial explains how to use the 3D Repoussé feature in Photoshop CS5 Extended to create an amazing balloon-like text effect without the need for any other 3D software.

3D Text effect

This tutorial shows you how to create a nice 3D text using only photoshop 7.

3D Text Shatter Effect – Tutorial

This effect is made in two programs, Cinema 4D and Photoshop.If you haven’t heard of Cinema 4D before it is a relatively easy to use 3d application, it is quite similar to 3dsMax or Maya. I will go pretty in depth with the Cinema 4D part, for all the inexperienced users, so bare with me if I go too slow.

Colorful Mosaic text effect in Photoshop

In this short tutorial I will show you how to create a mosaic type effect using random photographs and a bold font. All you need are some pretty photos you can get from anywhere and creativity. This is really easy to do but you can get some very impressive results if your put your creative mind to work.

Cool Dots Text Effect

This Photoshop tutorial explains how to design a three-dimensional text, which consists of dots and a blurred extension.

Cool Unusual Text Effect

This tutorial will explain how to create an amazing 3D-like text effect using some gradient fills, lasso tools, and the Dodge and Burn Tools. It is really simple but the final result is great. Lets get started.

Create “Take a Break” 3D Text Composition

In this tutorial, we will show you how to easily create a 3D text in just a few steps then use it in a photo manipulation with some splatters and grunge textures.

Create 3D type art using Photoshop CS5

Create a Polished 3D Gold Bars Text Effect

Create a realistic wooden 3D text image

Create a Valentine’s Day-Inspired 3D Text Effect Using Filter Forge and Photoshop

Create an Autumn-Themed 3D Text Effect With Photoshop CS6 Extended

Create Awesome Glossy 3D Typography

Create Glossy Plastic 3D Text in Photoshop CS5 Extended

This tutorial will explain how to use Repoussé inside Photoshop CS5 to create an amazing 3D text effect, without the need for any other 3D software. Many different material values will be modified to accomplish the final result, and some adjustment layers will be used to enhance the outcome as well. Let’s get started!