I know that “flat design” is enjoying its 15 minutes of fame right now, but sometimes you just gotta make something pop by adding 3D effects. Especially if you’re going for a retro text look. Of course, Photoshop has some very powerful 3D tools, but getting the hang of them takes a serious amount of time and effort. If you just want a way to make something that looks good fast, check out the RetroLift 3D PSD Actions by Retro Supply Co. For $12 you can get a set of 5 actions that work with Photoshop CS4 and above to create super 3D text effects with any font.
The actions also come with a bonus video tutorial showing how to create a vintage film title effect, including the 3D lettering.
And if Illustrator is more your thing than Photoshop, check out the RetroType Illustrator Effects.
This article was last modified on July 27, 2021
This article was first published on November 4, 2013
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