How to Add Text to a Photo in Photoshop | Day 11

Name: How to Add Text to a Photo in Photoshop | Day 11
Uploaded: 2020-01-12T15:35:10.000Z
Duration: 32 min 54 s

Adding Type to Photos

In this video, Aaron NACE demonstrates how to add type to images using Photoshop. He covers various aspects of working with type, including font selection, formatting options, alignment, and integration into photos.

Choosing Type Options

Use the horizontal type tool (T) to add text to an image.

Access the type options by clicking and holding on the type tool.

Choose the desired font face from the character menu.

Adjust spacing between letters and other formatting options in the character menu.

Use the paragraph menu for alignment and rendering options.

Adding New Fonts

Adobe Creative Cloud subscribers have access to thousands of fonts through Typekit.

Click on "More fonts from Adobe fonts" in the font faces dropdown menu.

Adjusting Font Size and Spacing

Increase or decrease font size by dragging the "TT" slider in the character menu.

Modify letter spacing using positive or negative values.

Integrating Type into Photos

Make the text layer invisible by clicking on the eyeball icon next to it.

Use a selection tool (e.g., magic wand) to select a background area behind the text.

Refine selection by adding or subtracting areas with shift key pressed.

The transcript provided does not cover all aspects of adding type to photos.

Using Layer Masks to Control Visibility

In this section, the speaker demonstrates how to use layer masks to control the visibility of a layer in Adobe Photoshop.

Applying a Layer Mask

Clicking on the layer mask automatically loads the selection into the layer mask.

The layer mask controls the visibility of the layer.

To apply a layer mask, click on the layer mask icon.

Moving Text and Mask Independently

By default, moving text also moves the associated mask.

To move only one element, unlink the text and chain-link icons between them.

Unlinking allows independent movement of text and mask.

Adjusting Font Size

Use options in the toolbar to change font size or press Ctrl/Cmd + T for transformation.

Ensure that font size is readable and not too small or large.

Formatting Additional Text

This section focuses on formatting additional text layers in Adobe Photoshop.

Creating Another Text Layer

Use the type tool (shortcut T) to create a new text layer.

Type desired text content ("Style in the City" in this case).

Adjusting Font Size and Alignment

Modify font size by clicking and dragging or entering values manually.

Center-align paragraphs using alignment options in the toolbar.

Aligning Text Vertically

This section explains how to align text vertically within an image using selections and alignment tools in Adobe Photoshop.

Selecting All Content

Press Ctrl/Cmd + A or go to Select > Select All to select all content.

Aligning Text Vertically

Click on the move tool (shortcut V) to access alignment options at the top of Photoshop interface.

Choose the desired vertical alignment option (e.g., middle vertical) to align text within the entire document.

Adjusting Vertical Position

Click and drag the text to adjust its position vertically.

Hold Shift while dragging to maintain straight vertical movement.

Using Different Font Weights

This section explores using different font weights within the same font family in Adobe Photoshop.

Changing Font Weight

Select the desired text layer.

Choose a different font weight from the font options panel.

Using different font weights provides variability without changing fonts entirely.

Enhancing Text Readability

This section discusses techniques for enhancing text readability in Adobe Photoshop.

Adding Background or Increasing Font Weight

Consider adding a background behind the text or increasing the font weight for better visibility.

Using different font weights within the same font family can also help achieve visual contrast and readability.