How to add a Gradient?

[evren]

I typed the word ZOTAC. I then duplicated it and moved it 1 px down and 1 px to the right 8 times to create the dark yellow shadow.

I want the shadow in dark yellow to be gradient, like in the blue pic. how I do that?

 

[IamSam]

This is more of a shadow effect made with a "drop shadow" layer style.


What you have created is a 3D extrusion.

Combine (or group) the 8 layers you made by duplicating and moving and add a layer mask.
Optional: Select the extrusion by holding Cmd/Cntrl and clicking on the combined layers thumbnail.
Then Use the Gradient Tool to add the gradient to the extrusion.

 

[evren]

i didnt get it.

 

[IamSam]

Can you uplaod the original file before you made any changes?

 

[evren]

sorry i was away

 

[IamSam]

OK.

One thing is that you have left out some pertinent information. You used a smart object which is not optimal or needed for this situation.

You need to have the extrusion duplicates merged on one normal layer. On a new layer, you need to use the Brush Tool for the shading.
Make sure you select the extrusion by holding Cmd/Cntrl and clicking on the extrusion layers thumbnail.

 

[evren]

thx sam it looks good.. ill try it later

 

[evren]

i dont understand, can u pls send me the psd maybe it helps?

 

[evren]

i didnt get how u made the shading layer

 

[evren]

wait i think i got it
did u just brush it with brush tool?

 

[IamSam]

i dont understand

Please describe what you don't understand.

i didnt get how u made the shading layer

did u just brush it with brush tool?

Yes...........please read my instructions in post #6...............

You need to have the extrusion duplicates merged on one normal layer. On a new layer, you need to use the Brush Tool for the shading.
Make sure you select the extrusion by holding Cmd/Cntrl and clicking on the extrusion layers thumbnail.