Create this text effect advice 2

[dmacster]

Please see this (I need to recreate this artwork for someone)

http://titanpubs.com/batt/bat.gif

Not sure how to do the text effect. The alternate outline effects, not the drop shadow ;-)

Thanks,
Donna

 

[tperkins]

All that it looks like was used is a couple of different sized outlines and a dropshadow.

Tony Perkins

 

[RegistrationMark]

Turn the red text to outlines. Then, Path--Offset Path 5-6 points.
Fill that with white and stroke it with black.
Apply your drop shadow and away you go
Mark

 

[dmacster]

Thanks, Mark - never really used the offset but that's probably what will happen.

Donna

 

[ylustrata]

My preference would be to use Appearance (palette). Add two strokes below the text - one white at x points weight, one black at x+y weight. This keeps the text editable. You can change the font size or type face without any further ado.

Now where is our expert who uses the Appearance for everything??

 

[dmacster]

Thanks!

 

[itchybug]

ylustrata:

You nailed it. I've been busy, just checked in and saw this thread, thought of how to do it and read the replies. I would have done it exactly like that!

Bert

http://www.itchybug.com

 

[dmacster]

Hey, Bert - nice to see you back. Wondered where you'd been

Donna

 

[itchybug]

Hi Donna:

I've been too busy to spend much time on this forum, as well as on other fora for that matter. I miss tinkering with little tutorials and stuff, but my job has kept me more than occupied (Not that I mind, I LOVE my job!) I'm still around, though, and whenever I see a thread that piques my interest I'll jump in. I have noticed that there are several people around here who are quite knowledgeable, holding down the fort. I'm still 37 stars ahead of #2, though...

Bert

http://www.itchybug.com

 

[dmacster]

But of course! It's great to love your job - when you don't want to do it, it becomes unbearable.

Yes, we are indeed blessed with many knowledgeable people. The forums are the best, to me.

Glad to see you. Get some rest!

Donna