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Create Cool Text Effects in Adobe Photoshop Including AI
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Create Cool Text Effects in Adobe Photoshop Including AI

Easily Make These Cool Cutout Style Text Effect Graphics Using Adobe Photoshop's AI - Free Course
Created byTim Wilson
Last updated 5/2025
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • How to create prompts using the Generative AI feature
  • How to work with multiple AI generated layers
  • How to create object cutouts
  • How to create layer effects

Course content

3 sections • 12 lectures • 31m total length

  • Paper Fish Cutout Project: What We're Creating Intro & Overview1:23

    Learn how to create text effects by embedding an AI-generated background inside typography, then apply stroke and drop shadow, with an intro that lets you swap text and images easily.

  • Make a Blank Document0:49

    Create a blank document in Photoshop by selecting new file, choose print for a poster or birthday card, switch artboards off, pick landscape and a preset size (five), then create.

  • Make an AI Paper Scene3:48

    Craft an underwater or space scene using the generate image area, paste a prompt like 'create an underwater scene in a paper cutout style,' and refine with layers and colors.

  • Put Scene Into Text2:59

    Place thick text, then use a clipping mask to embed a scene into it. Adjust size with the text tool, scale via transform, and move the text below the scene.

  • Add the Effects2:45

    apply subtle text effects in Photoshop using drop shadows, strokes, and color sampling with the Move tool and FX options for refined typography.

  • Add More Text & Save5:42

    Master adding text on the top layer, avoiding clipping mask issues, and saving or exporting as JPEG for print, with shortcuts for clipping masks and adding strokes to text.

Requirements

  • Adobe Photoshop (single subscription or via Creative Cloud Suite All Apps subscription)
  • Eagerness to learn!
  • No prior knowledge or experience with Photoshop is required

Description

If you’re looking to create fun, eye-catching, and easy to create paper cutouts and text effect designs, then you’re in the right place. Whether it’s Posters, Adverts, Banners, Birthday Cards, Children’s Wall Designs, Websites or Social Media Posts, these professional techniques will make your work really pop!


Hi, I'm Tim!

I’m an Adobe Certified Instructor and Expert, and I work as a designer based in London.


In this short and enjoyable free class, I’ll gently take you through 2 tutorials showing you how to create a playful paper cutout effect and how to cleverly place it inside your text. Then I'll show you how to distort text into shapes - in this case we're using a banana! We'll be using Adobe Photoshop’s powerful AI tools—all in a way that’s both fun and totally beginner-friendly.


Whether you want to jazz up a birthday card, create unique posters or adverts, or design cool social media posts and banners, this course will give you the skills to make it happen.


In this class, you’ll learn how to:

  • Use Adobe Photoshop’s AI features to generate creative paper cutout images

  • Create and edit images with simple prompts

  • Work with layers and add stylish text

  • Use a clipping mask to display your artwork inside the text

  • Add cool effects like Stroke and Drop Shadow

  • Use Warping tools to adjust text

  • Export your work as both layered Photoshop files and ready-to-share JPGs


All lessons are delivered in short, bite-sized videos that are easy to follow. Even if you’ve never used Photoshop before, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process.

If you'd like to know more about Photoshop please do check out my Non-Scary Beginner Friendly Adobe Photoshop Course in my profile!


There are no resource files for this course as you'll be creating everything you need.


So whether you’re making something for websites, children’s room décor, or your next big celebration, let’s make it fun, creative, and totally enjoyable!


Let’s get started!


If you would like to know more about Photoshop, check out my Non-Scary Beginner Friendly Adobe Photoshop Including the Powerful New AI Features.


Don’t forget to share your work—I love seeing what you create!


Who this course is for:

  • Anyone new to Photoshop or those with skills wanting up to update them, learn new tips and new features of the latest update.
  • Photoshop on the iPad users wanting to translate their skills to desktop
  • Those wanting to dip into a short course!

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