Snow White text effect

[Panos]

Dear all

I would like to let you know that I created a new text effect, the SNOW WHITE TEXT. This (free) action will add some snow, ice and a reflection to your custom text.
You need to have an existing image open prior to running this action. The action won't manipulate the image: it will create a new doc from scratch.

Click the image below to see a larger example of what the action does:
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/14Yvx170URdvX8JhZrxLmyVeZJp81h_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=14Yvx170URdvX8JhZrxLmyVeZJp81h)

The file can be downloaded from the PS Elements section (http://www.panosfx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=142&Item id=47) of my site.

Regards!
Panos

[Wendy]

Panos ...

Thank you ... it is just amazing !! :)

Wendy

[ChristineV]

Panos .. you really are incredible! Thank you !

Off to download it now!

[Panos]

Thanks so much Wendy and Christine :)

Should you require a version that uses smaller fonts, please let me know. The product of this action is suitable for printing purposes.

[ChristineV]

Panos I have a question regarding your downloads. I am sure this was asked before sorry :o

If (when) I get PSE5 for Christmas do I have to redownload your effects for PSE5? I have PSE4 now. Thanks again for all your wonderful effects!

[Panos]

No, Christine. All the actions are PSE5 compatible (but one: the Big Picture, but I will fix that soon).

Just read the instructions posted by Grafi, Tony and others here, that describe how to install the atn files in PSE5. I have also written a short tute on my site, that shows you how to do this.

Regards
Panos

[Panos]

Dear All:

Hold on a minute, don't download the action right now:
I found a way to keep intact the layers that make up the overall effect, without having to merge them down.

I am working out the new version now and I will hopefully update it in 10 minutes.

[Panos]

I just updated the action! :) :)
The new version leaves all layers intact at the end. In this way you can turn off the visibility of e.g. the stalactites layer, to get a different effect.

[AngelicKim]

Thanks Panos for another great action. Luckily I found this thread after your upgrade to it so I won't have to redownload.:D Can't wait to use it.

[John L Gray]

Panos,

What cool effect... Thank you the winter/ holiday text.

John:)

[Jancy]

Thanks so much,AGAIN Panos
Jancy

[ChristineV]

Thank you Panos! I redownloaded it! Can't wait to try it!

[lindajay]

Panos, what a nice gift! And just in time for Christmas. I'm sure I'll use it on my Christmas letter.

[lindajay]

Panos - when I download, I don't see the Elements 3.0 version. I tried installing the 4.0 version, but it's not working right in 3.0. Am I missing something?

Thanks for any help.

[susangreen]

Thank you, Panos, for all your great actions. I always look forward to seeing what you come up with next! Thanks for sharing.

[Inspeqtor]

Panos,

Thank you very much! Your generosity is beyond words!!

[TonyW]

Panos: Thank you, great effect and I put it to immediate use.

Linda: I did check the PSE4 one in PSE3 3 and there is a problem as PSE3 doesn't support paragraph text. Not sure if there's a way round this.

Tony

[lindajay]

Tony, thanks for trying it and confirming for me. Panos -- any chance of getting a 3.0 version??? Pretty please :D

[Wags374]

Thanks Panos!!

[Wendy]

Hi Linda ...

On the Mac version of PSE3 I get a message "Paragraph text object, which must be converted to point text in order to be editable in Photoshop Elements. Convert paragraph text?"

If I then click on Yes the actions runs just fine ...

What happens when you run it ??

Wendy

[efarnstrom]

Thanks again for your expertise. It is really appreciated when you share.

[msbrad]

Hi Panos,
I am so happy to know the things you have done that I have will work in 5 after Santa arrives;) .
whew! that makes life easier.
thank you for all you do!
m

[TonyW]

Hi Linda ...

On the Mac version of PSE3 I get a message "Paragraph text object, which must be converted to point text in order to be editable in Photoshop Elements. Convert paragraph text?"

If I then click on Yes the actions runs just fine ...

What happens when you run it ??

Wendy

Wendy: When I tried it on Windows PSE3 I got that message, clicked Yes and it started to run OK but then ran into a bunch of "Layer not available messages" and finished up with only the reflection layer with nothing on it. Not sure why Windows would be different from Mac :confused: . Also the first message about point text conversion means that you can't edit the text.

Tony

[lindajay]

Wendy, I have the same problem Tony tells about. I can't edit the text, and then get those layer messages. It just won't work for me :(

[Wendy]

Ah ...

I missed that :( ...

I'll try to look at it later today ... and come back to you

Wendy

[Panos]

Hi again.

I will try to have a look at it later today and see if I can convert it to PSE3.

Panos

[Wendy]

Thanks Panos :) :) :)

Wendy

[lindajay]

Yes, thank you, Panos. I'll be checking back this afternoon.

[nkeevers]

Thanks Panos! Awesome text effect.

[kimi_boo]

Panos, a couple of questions?

I have PSE5. I installed this version but I get no thumbnail with the action. It does the same thing when I install my other effects from you. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong. I took 5 out and put in the one for 4. I get a thumbnail with the effect. (as in on the side of it) I know in 4 the thumbnail was the action. Again, is this just me?

BTW... I had to hit Control Enter to get the effect to work. Just Enter would not work. I am on a laptop. :)

It is a really cool effect and will be great with the holidays. Thanks!!

[Panos]

Hi Kimi :)
Thanks for the Control+Enter tip! I didn't consider laptop users :eek:

Things are a bit complicated (unless I am missing something) as far as the PSE5 action thumbnails are concerned:
In order to view the action thumbnail you need to have a psd file called Thumbs.psd within the same folder where you saved the action.

A. If you keep each action in its own folder then you can open my PSE4 thumbnail and save it as "Thumbs.psd" within this folder.

B. On the other hand, many users keep a number of actions within the same folder. In this case you can create a 64x64 new psd file and move the respective PSE4 thumbnails as individual layers within this document. BUT you must take care of two things:
1. Each layer has to have the same name as the respective action.
2. The layers must be ordered in a reverse - alphabetical order, in the Thumbs.psd document.

If I am missing something here, people please give a helping hand (I am making my first steps in the PSE world :) )

Panos

[TonyW]

Panos: You have it absolutely right - at least as far as my understanding goes. In that I tend to move actions in and out of folders as I try them I don't worry about missing thumbnails. I also have my Artwork and Effects pallette set to List View which gives a tiny thumbnail (if there is one) but lots of room for text so you can see long action names. I find them a lot easier to find that way.

Tony

[lindajay]

Panos -- I am also working on a laptop, which may explain the difference that Wendy and I experienced when trying it on PSE3. :)

[bnk1953]

I am having the same problems with PSE3 on a mac - desktop.
Hopefully something can be created to correct the problem. It looks like a great action.
~bruce.

[Wendy]

Hi ...

If you are using PSE3 then don't try it yet ... it has some problems.

Wendy :)

[Panos]

Tony, I agree. I too prefer the list view (I am used to that in my CS2 :)).
I am going to send you a version which I hope will work in PSE3. Pls check your email soon :)

[lindajay]

Panos, will you send it my way, too? I'll PM you with my email address.

[graficalicus]

Bravo, Panos!
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f219/graficalicus/panos-cold.jpg

[douglas m scott]

kimi
You can also right click the snowwhite icon and choose apply to document.
doug

[Jancy]

This works great and looks great but just curious??? Is it possible to change the red color text to green if needed to with the snow white effect?

Jancy

[Panos]

Jancy,

When the action finishes playing, the layer "Text" is selected.

1. In the main PSE menu select Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Hue/Saturation.
Move the Hue slider to 110 and press OK. The Hue/Saturation adjustment layer shows on the layers palette.

2. With the Hue/Saturation layer selected, hold down the SHIFT key and click the TEXT layer, to select both layers. Press Control+E (Mac:Command+E) to merge them.

That's it :)

[NRiceDesigns]

Hi again. I will try to have a look at it later today and see if I can convert it to PSE3. Panos

Panos, thank you for your generosity.
Has this effect been converted to PSE3 yet?

[bnk1953]

Did I miss anything concerning this working on a Mac w/ PSE3? I tried it towards the beginning of this thread - but it didn't work correctly and Panos said he was going to be looking into it. Hopefully it can work w/ PSE3.
Thanks
~bruce.

[lindajay]

Hi Bruce,
No, I don't think anything has come down from Panos on this yet. I'm still hoping, as well :)

[Wendy]

Hi ...

Panos has been working on it ... but there were quite a few problems.

Wendy

[lindajay]

Thanks, Wendy. I thought this might be a tricky one. If he doesn't get it, it's okay with me. I've gotten so many wonderful actions from him that I can certainly get by without this one. Hope he's not stressing over it too much!

[Jancy]

Thanks again Panos I cannot wait to give that a try. You're the BEST! ;)
Jancy

[Jancy]

Thank you, Works Great
Having trouble trying to post it.
Jancy

[Jancy]

Trying one more time
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1M7vrZe3r1RasYHvxAohGKBkH5o0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1M7vrZe3r1RasYHvxAohGKBkH5o0)

[Panos]

That's great Jancy!!! Well done!
If you don't merge the two layers you will have a redish background which is also interesting!

As for the PSE3 version, I need to find some spare time, my friends. I have a very hectic agenda these days :(! Tony gave me a veru nice clue on how to overcome the PSE3 text issue!

Panos

[lindajay]

Panos - Hey, take it easy! If it happens, it happens, but please put it waaaay down on the priority list :) It's a busy time of year, and I know you have a life to live. Enjoy the holidays.

[Jancy]

Panos I did do one with the reddish background and it really looks good also!
I really appreciate your help. Thanks so much!!:D
Jancy

[Bayla]

Hi again.

I will try to have a look at it later today and see if I can convert it to PSE3.

Panos

Panos,

While you're converting actions to PSE3, is there any chance of doing the Embossed Label action for version 3 as well? (Pretty please with a cherry on top:) )

Bayla

[Panos]

Bayla,

I'll try to convert this one too!

[ceejay3744]

Panos,

I downloaded the new effect and can hardly wait to use it. You are such a nice person to share this with everyone. Thank you so much.

[Panos]

Oh, Carol! (Panos sings....) :)
Thanks so much :)

Dear PSE3 users, the embossed label and the snow white text actions are almost there. I will let you know with another message as soon as the files are uploaded.