Rocking Out With Photoshop - How to Add Simple Effects to Text in Photoshop

The video tutorial demonstrates how to apply various text effects in Photoshop using the layers palette. It covers the application of drop shadow, outer glow, bevel and emboss, and stroke effects. Each effect is explained with steps to adjust parameters like size, opacity, and color to achieve desired visual outcomes. The tutorial emphasizes subtlety in effect application for professional results.

What is the primary purpose of using a drop shadow effect on text?

• To make the text glow

• To add depth by creating a shadow behind the text

• To outline the text with a different color

• To change the color of the text

Which blending mode should be switched to in order to see the outer glow effect clearly?

• Multiply

• Overlay

• Screen

• Normal

What effect can be combined with outer glow to enhance the text appearance?

• Bevel and Emboss

• Drop Shadow

• Stroke

• Gradient Overlay

How does the bevel and emboss effect alter the appearance of text?

• It makes the text glow

• It changes the text color

• It gives the text a 3D appearance

• It adds a shadow behind the text

What does the stroke effect do to the text?

• It adds a shadow behind the text

• It makes the text glow

• It outlines the text with a different color

• It gives the text a 3D appearance