overlapping repeating 80s style text effect photoshop

How to Create an Overlapping Repeating 80s Style Text Effect in Photoshop

The iconic glowing grid effect, reminiscent of classic 80s action movies, has made a comeback in recent years. In this tutorial, we'll explore how to create an overlapping repeating text effect inspired by the retro style.

To begin, open Adobe Photoshop and create a new document with a square aspect ratio (e.g., 1000 x 1000 pixels). Use the Ellipse Tool to draw an ellipse that fills the center of the screen, creating a glowing grid similar to the one shown below.

Duplicate this group and flip it vertically to create the top part of your design. Then, apply a Layer Style Outer Glow to this layer to enhance its glow effect.

Next, duplicate the grid again and apply a Gaussian Blur (5px) to soften the edges. Change the Blend Mode of this group to Color Dodge and adjust the colors to purple or blue, ensuring that the Dither option is selected. This will give your design a unique, pixelated look.

Select the background layer and go to Layer > Layer Style > Gradient Overlay to create a subtle gradient effect. For this tutorial, we're using half of the screen (a little less, actually).

Now it's time to distort the grid until you achieve the desired effect. You can do this by manipulating the layers or using various distortion techniques.

To complete your design, paste the distorted grid into your document and use layer styles to change its color to white. This will create a striking contrast between the grid and the background.

In this tutorial, we'll be combining both Photoshop and Illustrator skills to create our retro-inspired composition. We'll start by creating a grid with 40 dividers for both horizontal and vertical lines using Adobe Illustrator's Rectangular Grid Tool Options.

For those who haven't seen Kung Fury, it's an action-packed movie filled with references to classic 80s movies and computer graphics. After watching the film, I was inspired to dust off my Photoshop skills and create a design that pays homage to this era of visually rich and creative filmmaking.

By following these steps, you'll be able to create an 80s style composition with a classic glowing grid effect, reminiscent of iconic action movies from the past. So grab your copy of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and let's get started on this retro-inspired adventure!

Overlapping repeating 80s style text effect photoshop