07-10-2011, 12:08 PM
![[Image: moon-shine-final.jpg]](http://tutorial9.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2008/08/moon-shine-final.jpg)
Step 1 – Background
Since this text effect looks best on dark colored backgrounds, let’s create one. Using the color #0f1c25 and black, create a radial gradient from the center of your document.
![[Image: moon-shine-background.jpg]](http://tutorial9.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2008/08/moon-shine-background.jpg)
Step 2 – Setting the Type
Let’s set some type in the document to use the effect on. Bolder and stronger fonts will work better!
![[Image: moon-shine-type.jpg]](http://tutorial9.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2008/08/moon-shine-type.jpg)
Step 3 – Setting Up the Layer Style
Go into your text layers Blending Options (Right Click Layer > Blending Options).Apply the layer effects shown below, making any modifications as needed.
![[Image: moon-shine-shadow.jpg]](http://tutorial9.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2008/08/moon-shine-shadow.jpg)
Outer Glow
#afd3e2
![[Image: moon-shine-outer-glow.jpg]](http://tutorial9.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2008/08/moon-shine-outer-glow.jpg)
Inner Glow
#93c1d4
![[Image: moon-shine-inner-glow.jpg]](http://tutorial9.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2008/08/moon-shine-inner-glow.jpg)
Gradient Overlay
#afd3e2 to White
![[Image: moon-shine-gradient-overlay.jpg]](http://tutorial9.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2008/08/moon-shine-gradient-overlay.jpg)
Layer Style:
Code:
http://tutorial9.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2008/08/moon-shine.asl
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