Need help recreating

dsvand · 06-15-2007

First off I would like to introduce myself, I am Drew and I'm new to this site. In the little time I have spent here I have found it to be very informative and helpful.

There is one thing however I do seek help with. I'm not a professional graphic designer, but for past several years have taken a liking to it, I create things that pop up in my mind or try to recreate graphics I find intriguing. Which leads to my problem, for the past several months I have tried to recreate this logo from the local ABC affiliate, nothing seemed to hard about it, until I tried to recreate the number 8, if anyone can help me I would be must obliged and thankful!

the one on the left is their new logo, while the one on the right is their old logo. I personally like the the old one (right), because it shows more detail and shall I say spunk. Which everyone though you can help me out on would be great, I'm not going to be picky at this point in time.

Thanks in advance!
Drew

agentxi · 06-15-2007

well Drew, to be honest this 8 is done in 3d, or at least it looks like it to me...

but if you want to try it just strictly with photoshop, i would try the "chrome effects"

i'm sure any google search would find you much more tutorials.

here's a start

If you used this tutorial, you could probably setup a bevel that outlines the 8 and add more chrome effects to the bevel layer on it's own to simulate what you see in your original 8 you are trying to copy.

Hope this helps, and Good Luck

**Tamlin** · 06-15-2007

You can do this in Photoshop with a Layer Style. I just experimented for a few minutes and came up with the attached. I've also attached a ZIP file containing the style I created so you can try it out for yourself - it might need a little tweaking to get the exact effect you want.

agentxi · 06-16-2007

ooOOo as always, nice job Tamlin

dsvand · 06-17-2007

First off I want to thank the both of you for the tremendous help you have provided. I started messing around with the style in which Tamlin so thoughtfully provided me with. when I had an idea pop into mind. I played around with that idea alittle bit and you can see the result I got with the accompanied attachment, not exactly identical, but getting there. I'll have to get a tutorial together and explain how I did it.

Again thank you both so much for your help, I guess if I could say anything that I have learned from this, it would be persistence pays off, and never be to proud to ask for help!

Thanks again!
Drew

**Tamlin** · 06-17-2007

Looks like you're getting there! Glad I was able to help. Don't ever hesitate to ask for assistance - we like a challenge!

chuggs · 06-20-2007

Man, I really need to tinker with layer styles more often. Not only does this one that Tamlin whipped up fit the bill, but it looks awesome to boot.