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Need help plz trying to create a corner shape


lathera

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Hi good Day. I don't know the correct words to call this but i added a picture. I wanted to create a double t like the picture for our wedding monogram. and also add a so it kind of reflect of of it or like a shadow on the ground in the middle. don't have a pic of that last meaning. But it's 3 t's.. I tried doing the perspective and warp... My photoshop c6 doesn't have 3d i don't know where it went . But it's not looking like the effect i see in the pick. like it supposed to have it looking like it's going around the corner or something. I hope you guys understand what i meant cuz i babbling right now. Thank you guys in advanced.
 

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This is a very complex shadow. It will require some work.

This is the direction of the light source so the shadow would be cast to the right.
Screen Shot 2016-07-12 at 12.37.31 AM.png

First make sure you duplicate the original.

You need to make a selection of the tee to the left.
Screen Shot 2016-07-12 at 12.26.52 AM.png

On a layer below the double tee's, fill the selection with black. Name this layer "Shadow".

With the shadow layer selected/highlighted, enter free transform, right click and choose 'distort'.
Screen Shot 2016-07-12 at 12.27.46 AM.png

Now manipulate the shadow into position.
Screen Shot 2016-07-12 at 12.30.03 AM.png

When your done click the checkmark or hit enter to accept the changes.

Next, on the shadow layer, I used the Polygonal Lasso Tool to make a small triangle representing the second tee's skinny little shadow. Fill the selection with black.
Screen Shot 2016-07-12 at 12.34.33 AM.png

Next, lower the opacity of the shadow layer.
Add a Gaussian Blur.
You can also add a layer mask and use the Gradient Tool to soften the top of the shadow to simulate how a shadow fades as it becomes diffused with light as it gets further away from its source.
Screen Shot 2016-07-12 at 12.36.45 AM.png
 

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This is a very complex shadow. It will require some work.

This is the direction of the light source so the shadow would be cast to the right.
View attachment 65297

First make sure you duplicate the original.

You need to make a selection of the tee to the left.
View attachment 65298

On a layer below the double tee's, fill the selection with black. Name this layer "Shadow".

With the shadow layer selected/highlighted, enter free transform, right click and choose 'distort'.
View attachment 65299

Now manipulate the shadow into position.
View attachment 65300

When your done click the checkmark or hit enter to accept the changes.

Next, on the shadow layer, I used the Polygonal Lasso Tool to make a small triangle representing the second tee's skinny little shadow. Fill the selection with black.
View attachment 65301

Next, lower the opacity of the shadow layer.
Add a Gaussian Blur.
You can also add a layer mask and use the Gradient Tool to soften the top of the shadow to simulate how a shadow fades as it becomes diffused with light as it gets further away from its source.
View attachment 65302



Oh wow. Thank you so so much. I'm gonna go do this right now
 

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tt.jpgHI i forgot to ask. How do i create the blue T, thats circled in Red.... I saved it offline but it's not a good copy so i wanted to create it but the middle part is hard for me to make it look like it's a corner or something
 

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HI i forgot to ask. How do i create the blue T, thats circled in Red....
I'm not at all sure what your talking about. I did not create anything having to do with the area you circled.
 

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Hi sorry. I know, i meant to ask do u know how to create the 2 blue T's n have the area that's circled looking the same way
 

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The Tee's in the image you provided are not perspectively correct.

Here's one way to make the tee's in the correct perspective.

Create some center guides.
Select your Type Tool.
Create a T in a font that suits you. I used Ariel Black.
Make the size around 500pt.
Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 12.40.55 PM.png

Right click the type layer, in the layers panel, and chose "convert to shape.
Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 1.04.27 PM.png

Now hit Cmd/Cntrl + T to enter free transform.
Right click and choose perspective.
Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 12.45.44 PM.png

Pull down on the upper right hand control handle until you have something like this.
Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 12.46.05 PM.png

Now right click again, and choose free transform.
Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 12.46.15 PM.png

Grab the middle right hand handle and move it to the left.
Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 12.46.45 PM.png

When you have where you like it, hold down shift + opt/alt and drag any of the corner handle to increase it's size.
Use the Move Tool to align it with the vertical guideline.
Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 12.47.12 PM.png

To be continued................
 

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Now create a duplicate of the transformed Tee.
Use the Move Tool to move it so you can see it.
Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 12.47.34 PM.png

With the duplicated Tee layer selected, go to EDIT > TRANSFORM > FLIP HORIZONTAL
This should turn the duplicated Tee around.
Then use your Move Tool again to position the second (duplicated) tee.
Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 12.48.03 PM.png

To be continued.........
 

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Next choose the first tee layer (the one on the left).
Double click the layer and choose Gradient overlay.
Make you settings like mine in the photo below.
Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 12.48.39 PM.png

The follow the instructions above for the tee on the right.
Make your settings like mine.
You may have to click and drag (on the canvas) the gradient upwards.
Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 12.49.49 PM.png

One your done you can select all the layers, duplicate them (Cmd/Cntrl + J) then his shift + Cmd/Cntrl + E to merge them.
This gives you a layer to play with while preserving the original layers.

You can Free trans form it them to make it shorter........for example.
Screen Shot 2016-07-13 at 1.26.10 PM.png
 

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OK, that should give you something to work with for awhile. I have to run for a bit, but will be back soon. If you have any questions I will help then or someone else can jump in.

There are other ways to do this, but none that would be as accurate.
 
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lathera

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Its supposed to be the emoticon with the heart saying i love it sorry dont know why it did that
 

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