In this tutorial, we will go through the process of creating large 3D type grunge titles. Plain titles in booklets, catalogs and magazines just do not work anymore in getting that buzz and interest. What you need usually nowadays is some interesting cover or design gimmick that gets your posters and postcards picked up. That is why it is well worth it to try out some other specialized design techniques for your titles, just like the effect we have here. So just read through the steps below and learn how to create large 3D grunge type text effects...
Here is a great little effect that adds a whole lot of "mood" to an image by softening and increasing contrast and also features a vignette around the focal point of your choosing. The beauty of this technique is that by using adjustment layers we have full control over the final effect's strength and color. This one is a great tip for Photographers of any type.