In this tutorial you will learn some technical stuff about texting surfaces. We will use only Photoshop in this one, but if you decide to take it further, let’s say in 3d max or some other application, this will be very helpful.

So let’s begin this one.



I’m using a very wide format in this one.

Create first gradient and choose black to white gradient. Blending mode is Pin light. I’ve did this pattern by filling the area with in light gradient several times.



Next step: Create another layer. Chose yellow to transparency layer and overlay the layer with this gradient.







Set the mode to linear burn.



Next step: Create another layer (we will use a lot of gradients)



Gradient gamma



Set the mode to Darken.



Now we’ll be setting some surface lights. We need white to transparency reflected type gradient for this. The mode is set to Normal – opacity ~ 50%. Moreover I’ve flipped the image 90 degrees.



Watch carefully the lightened parts of the image.