layer with transparent text

[susan]

Hi,

I'm using Photoshop 6 and having problems creating a file with transparant
text on a colored background.

I tried layers (text-layer) but can't get the text transparant. Perhaps
there is an option to change the text-color to background and the background
(in this case transparant) to text-color?

Thanks,

susan

[Dave]

Post by susan
Hi,
I'm using Photoshop 6 and having problems creating a file with transparant
text on a colored background.
I tried layers (text-layer) but can't get the text transparant. Perhaps
there is an option to change the text-color to background and the background
(in this case transparant) to text-color?
Thanks,
susan

Susan, I do not know (or recall:-) whether you can do it on v6 the way
I do it on the later versions. In order to create transparent text on
a photo with the CS versions, I open 'Layer Styles, (on the Text Layer
of course, reduce the 'Fill Opacity' to zero (oops there your text
disappeared!) and there it is back the moment you add "Bevel & Emboss'
and it is Transparent. Also click on 'Contour' and see the difference.

I certainly hope this is the answer. Maybe your road will differ
somehow to the newer versions but this should still be the basics.

If not, someone here knowing v6 will help.

Dave
http://dave.photos.gb.net/p49311569.html

[Sir F. A. Rien]

Post by susan
Hi,
I'm using Photoshop 6 and having problems creating a file with transparant
text on a colored background.
I tried layers (text-layer) but can't get the text transparant. Perhaps
there is an option to change the text-color to background and the background
(in this case transparant) to text-color?
Thanks,
susan

Not sure what you mean by 'transparent text'. Usually transparency allows
something to show 'through'.

Perhaps you want to 'punch a hole' in a layer to reveal the under layer as
'fill' for text?

Type and render your text on a layer above the one you want to have the
'hole', then select all the text, make active the layer for the 'hole' and
delete. Then delete or hide the text layer.

[Joel]

Post by susan
Hi,
I'm using Photoshop 6 and having problems creating a file with transparant
text on a colored background.
I tried layers (text-layer) but can't get the text transparant. Perhaps
there is an option to change the text-color to background and the background
(in this case transparant) to text-color?
Thanks,
susan

Same as usual

1. Create a *transparent* canvas

2. Type or paste whatever to it then the background will be transparent as
it's transparent in the first place.

*If* you already have the canvas done and you do not wish to redo it (and
I would suggest to redo it) then you can go for different method.

1. Double_Click on the layer then set to Transparent .. and now you have
transparent background or canvas

2. Select anything on the layer then DEL it then you will have transparent
background.

And there are several different methods but one is more than enough, two
is a bonus.

[Dave]

Post by Sir F. A. Rien
Not sure what you mean by 'transparent text'. Usually transparency allows
something to show 'through'.
Perhaps you want to 'punch a hole' in a layer to reveal the under layer as
'fill' for text?
Type and render your text on a layer above the one you want to have the
'hole', then select all the text, make active the layer for the 'hole' and
delete. Then delete or hide the text layer.
Same as usual
1. Create a *transparent* canvas
2. Type or paste whatever to it then the background will be transparent as
it's transparent in the first place.
*If* you already have the canvas done and you do not wish to redo it (and
I would suggest to redo it) then you can go for different method.
1. Double_Click on the layer then set to Transparent .. and now you have
transparent background or canvas
2. Select anything on the layer then DEL it then you will have transparent
background.
And there are several different methods but one is more than enough, two
is a bonus.

'kay, I suggest you guys post something somewhere
displaying a sample of what you suggest to the lady.
Because one makes as little sense as the other.
'Transparent' was what she said.

This is my sample.
http://dave.photos.gb.net/p54218234.html

[John J]

Post by Dave
This is my sample.
http://dave.photos.gb.net/p54218234.html

Don't quit your day job - if you have one

[Sir F. A. Rien]

Post by Dave

Post by Sir F. A. Rien
Not sure what you mean by 'transparent text'. Usually transparency allows
something to show 'through'.
Perhaps you want to 'punch a hole' in a layer to reveal the under layer as
'fill' for text?
Type and render your text on a layer above the one you want to have the
'hole', then select all the text, make active the layer for the 'hole' and
delete. Then delete or hide the text layer.
Same as usual
1. Create a *transparent* canvas
2. Type or paste whatever to it then the background will be transparent as
it's transparent in the first place.
*If* you already have the canvas done and you do not wish to redo it (and
I would suggest to redo it) then you can go for different method.
1. Double_Click on the layer then set to Transparent .. and now you have
transparent background or canvas
2. Select anything on the layer then DEL it then you will have transparent
background.
And there are several different methods but one is more than enough, two
is a bonus.

'kay, I suggest you guys post something somewhere
displaying a sample of what you suggest to the lady.
Because one makes as little sense as the other.
'Transparent' was what she said.
This is my sample.
http://dave.photos.gb.net/p54218234.html

So solly you no leed anglish ...

[Dave]

On Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:45:58 -0700, Sir F. A. Rien

Post by Sir F. A. Rien
So solly you no leed anglish ...

Yes little guy, english is only the 3rd of four languages
I can communicate in. Much better then being solo-lingual
like you hillbillies, is it not...
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(Jealousy make you nasty... ding ding ding dong...)

[tacit]

Post by susan
I'm using Photoshop 6 and having problems creating a file with transparant
text on a colored background.

It is not at all clear what you mean when you say "transparent text".
Please describe in detail the effect you want to achieve, or better yet
link to an example of a picture that shows what you want.

[Joel]

Post by tacit

Post by susan
I'm using Photoshop 6 and having problems creating a file with transparant
text on a colored background.

It is not at all clear what you mean when you say "transparent text".
Please describe in detail the effect you want to achieve, or better yet
link to an example of a picture that shows what you want.

I guess she mean TEXT on transparent background. But my method will work
either way cuz it doesn't care if the TEXT or BACKGROUND be transparent.

Now lets say Transparent TEXT which means the text area is emptied and the
background shown through.

[Ragnar]

Post by susan
Hi,
I'm using Photoshop 6 and having problems creating a file with transparant
text on a colored background.
I tried layers (text-layer) but can't get the text transparant. Perhaps
there is an option to change the text-color to background and the
background (in this case transparant) to text-color?

Your question is ambiguous. When you say 'transparent text' you could mean
one of the following:
1 The text allows part of the background to show through, as if it is
painted with watercolour
2 The text itself is completely transparent, but the edges remain
visible so you can still read it
3 The text is on a normal image layer but acts like a window allowing
a lower layer (e.g. the background) to show through

To do 1, change the opacity of the text layer.
To do 2, follow Dave's advice. OR convert the text outline to a path and
Stroke it to make an outline
As for 3, Myjanee calls this effect 'Postcard Text'. Go to
http://www.myjanee.com/tuts/pctext/pctext.htm for instructions.

HTH
R.