This is how you get the 3D look using channels.

This tutorial will teach you how to make a shiny text using the burn and dodge tools.

Use the Pen Tool to create this x-cellent effect.

1. Background
First thing's first, create a new document in which you can make your text, use a size of about 400 x 200 pixels.
Now make a background that will suit the theme. I started the background by first making a few white gradients on a black background.

Looking for something to spazzle up your posters and boards? Want to create something amazing to mock your competition. Use this Space Scene text effect to create a unique out of this world texture. This tutorial excerises the use of noise filter, and radial blur.

If you don't like just creating bevel text then why not spice it up a bit with Metal style text!

Start by creating an arrow shape using custom shape tool.
Duplicate the layer several times and place below each other.
Duplicate all the arrow layers. Duplicate the layer. Press Ctrl+T. Right click and select Flip Vertical and place on the other side.

1. Open a new file width-440/ Height-305 / Reso-96
2. Use text tool in photoshop tool set and type Enter
3. Use Smudge tool as shown below[ Brush size-10 / Strength- 40% ]

Follow these easy steps to create a glossy glass text effect.

It's a pain to start Photoshop not knowing anything, with this tutorial, you'll start out fresh and ready!