1.Step
At first we will work with Cinema 4D to create cracked 3d text effect. So, open Cinema 4D, create a text and write “
ST“.
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Now do the same with the letters “
O“, “
N“, “
E“.
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2.Step
Place the letters in the right order, as in the image:
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Now add an “Extrude Nurbs” and repeat this step 3 more times.
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3.Step
Put each letter into a corresponding “
Extrude Nurbs“.
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Change the depth
from 20 to 50 cm.
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Go to “
Caps” and set the values as in the image:
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4.Step
Select the “
O” and turn it on, then place it at your leisure.
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5.Step
Do the same with the “
E” always following the image:
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6.Step
Now insert a “
Background” and apply a material. Choose the image by clicking on “
Texture“.
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Drag the material on the “
Background” and set the values as shown in the image:
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7.Step
Enter a “
Plane” and enlarge it up to come out from the background image.
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Add material to the “
Plane” and change the “
Projection” from
“UVW Mapping” to “Frontal”.
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Right-click on “
Plane“, go to “
Cinema 4D Tags” -> “
Compositing” and select “
Compositing Background“.
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8.Step
Now add the “
Area Light” and place it in the top left.
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9.Step
Go to “
General“, select “
Shadow” and set “
Shadow Maps (Soft)“, then go to “
Shadow” and set the “
Density” from
100 to 75%.
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Go to “
Render View” to see the result.
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Now go to “
Render Settings” and set the values as in the images:
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Go to “
Render to Picture View” for create an image like that:
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10.Step
Now open the file in
Adobe Photoshop.
Import the “
Rock1” file and
transform it,
cmd+T (MAC),
ctrl+T (PC).
http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-co..._effect/38.jpg
11.Step
Add a mask and change the “
Blending Mode”
from “Normal” to “Multiply”.
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Cover the mask as in the image and change the
“Opacity” from 100 to 75%.
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12.Step
Open the “
Rocks2” file and select only the interested parties. Than copy and paste into the previous file, and transform it as in the image:
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13.Step
Changing colors of the rocks using the “
Color Balance” and “
Levels“.
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14.Step
Add a mask on
Layer 2 and cover it as in the image. Now go to “
Curves” and
adjustment the tint,
cmd+M (MAC),
ctrl+M (PC).
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15.Step
Now open the “
Grass” file and select only interested parties. Than copy and paste into the previous file, and transform it.
Duplicate this level an merge them as in the image:
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16.Step
Add a mask and fill it of black.
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With the “
Brush Tool” to draw the small clumps of grass on the mask as in the image:
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17.Step
Create a new Layer
above all and
copy all visible Layers,
cmd+alt+shift+E (MAC),
ctrl+alt+shift+E (PC).
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Adjust colors as you like until you get a result like this:
http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-co..._effect/50.jpg
Final Result: Realistic Cracked Stone Text Effect
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