Select New Spot Light, then move the smaller circle towards a window using the red and green arrows. With the Infinite Light still selected, adjust the Intensity down to around 70% and the Shadow Softness to around 45% from within the Properties panel.Ĭlick the bulb icon at the bottom of the 3D panel to add a new light to the scene. Aim it towards a window or a light source in the background photo. Click and drag the smaller end of the satellite style shape to adjust the direction of the light. Apply a metal or concrete texture like this.Ĭhange the colour of the Specular material to black by dragging the selection to the lower-left corner of the Color Picker window.Īlter the Shine to 100%, then reduce the Bump setting to 0% from within the Properties panel.īack in the 3D panel, select the Infinite Light that is present in the scene. Hold Shift and select the 5 material options relating to your object in the 3D panel, then click the folder icon next to the Diffuse option in the Properties panel and select Load Texture. Change the Contour selection to the curves named Gaussian to smooth out the edges,

Adjust the Bevel Width to 30% and Angle to around -75° to create an inset effect. Under the Properties panel, click the Cap button to bring up the options. Move the text to sit at ground level using the green Z axis arrow, then use the Rotate the 3D Object tool from the header to align the text with the perspective of the background photograph. Go to 3D > New 3D Extrusion from Selected Layer to activate the 3D tools. I’m using a font named Eleveth, that I picked up from a recent font bundle that I shared on my newsletter. Select a nice thick font so there’s plenty of room to add the bulbs in the centre. Use the Type tool to enter your chosen wording. I’m using this old abandoned empty warehouse interior image from Shutterstock. It’s entirely possible to create a more stylised effect using the Bevel & Emboss layer styles for the letters, but the 3D tools really help produce a beautiful realistic image.įind a photograph of a contemporary living room or an empty warehouse scene to contain your casino sign letters. We’re going to use Photoshop’s 3D tools as part of the process, which means you’ll need version CS6 or higher. It’s based on those awesome vintage style bulb signs that illuminate casinos, theaters, cinemas and carnivals. Here’s the artwork we’ll be creating as part of this tutorial.

Casino bulb font