Warping text is fun because it allows you to use an effect on your text to give it a more interesting shape, while also giving you the ability to edit the text and warped shape at any time.
- Choose Select > Deselect and select the Type tool. Before typing, change the Font in the Control panel to Myriad Pro (if it is not already selected), the Font Style to Bold and the Font Size to 85.
- Use the Selection tool to select the silhouette of the people and choose Object > Lock > Selection. Reselect the Type tool and then click once on the poster art slightly above the silhouette of the people. Exact placement is not important. A text cursor appears.
- Type the words KICK IT UP! Then select the Selection tool again and reposition the text so it is centered over the silhouette art.
- With the text still selected, choose Effect > Warp > Arc Upper. The Warp Options window appears. Check the Preview checkbox. The Text stays flat on the bottom and arcs only in the upper part.
Using the Settings and Style pop-up menu, you can experiment with many different combinations. Click OK when you have finished with this window. Use the Selection tool to reposition your text if necessary.
The Arc Upper Effect options window.
The Result.
- With the Type tool, click and drag to select the words "KICK IT UP!".
- In the Control panel, click Fill color and choose White from the Swatches panel.
- Click Stroke Color and choose Pumpkin.
- Choose 2 pt from the Stroke Weight pop-up menu in the Control panel. Notice that additional attributes are applied easily to the warped text.
Easily apply new text attributes to text warped with an Effect.
Next you will add a Drop Shadow Effect to the warped text. - Click the Selection tool and select "KICK IT UP!".
- Choose Effects > Stylize > Drop Shadow. In the Drop Shadow Options window, leave the defaults and choose OK.
- Choose Select > Deselect and File > Save. Leave the file open.
The Result.
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