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2010 Typographic Wallpaper Photoshop Tutorial
Step 1 - Create a new Document
Open Photoshop and create a new image (Ctrl+N or File > New) with the settings shown below.- Width: 1440
- Height: 900
- Resolution: 72
- Background Contents: White
Step 2 - Creating Background
To create a striped background, press “D” to reset the color palette to black and white. Then create a new layer and fill the area in with white. Next, filter the image (Menu > Filter > Sketch >Choose Halftone Pattern) with the settings shown below:- Size: 1
- Contrast: 26
- Pattern Type: Line
Step 3 - Removing lines
Choose the Magic Wand Tool (W) and click on any area that is white.
Step 4 - Expanding the Lines
Expand the lines using the Transform tool (Ctrl + T) to fit your screen.
Step 5 - Rotating Lines
Rotate the lines to -45°. Duplicate the lines and place them next to each other, filling your canvas with lines.
Step 6 - Changing Color
Select the lines and lock transparent pixels from the layers palette. Then change the foreground color to the settings below:- R: 22
- G: 22
- B: 22
Step 7 - Adjusting Lines
Use the Free Transform tool (Ctrl+T or Edit > Free Transform) to rotate the lines -10°.
Step 8 - Adding Filter Effects
Add grains to the lines by locking the transparent pixels. Then use the Reticulation filter (Filter > Sketch > Reticulation) with the settings shown below:- Density: 14
- Foreground Level: 40
- Background Level: 18
Step 9 - Adding Blur
Smooth out your image with Gaussian Blur (Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur) with a radius of 1 pixel:
Step 10 - Adding Levels
Brighten up the image by adjusting the levels (Menu > Image > Adjustments > Levels) to the settings shown below:- Input Levels: 16, 1.05, 130
- Output Levels: 0, 255
Step 11 - Adding Spotlight
Adding spotlighting to the image helps create dimension. Select the Brush tool (B). Right click on your image and select the soft rounded 300px brush.
Step 12 - Creating Pocket
The pocket is the next level of the image. Merge (Ctrl+E) all layers except for the layer with the spotlight. Choose the Pen tool (P) and create a shape like the pocket you see below. Right click on the path then choose Stroke Path. Select the Brush option in the popup.
Step 13 - Transforming
Copy (Ctrl+C) and paste (Ctrl+V) the image of the pocket you just drew. Then transform (Ctrl+T) the pocket. Invert the pocket colors by right clicking on the selection and selecting Flip Horizontal.
Step 14 - Adding Levels to Pocket
Brighten up the pocket image (Image > Adjustments > Levels or Ctrl+L) using the settings below:- Input Levels: 0, 0.67, 95
- Output Levels: 0, 255
One comment on “Create this 2010 Typographic Wallpaper in Photoshop”
I really liked it Mr.Shiva Kumar sir but it was in long process that is why somewhere I felt bore and hope you will provide some easy method in net episode.