Creating banner ad

In a prior tutorial we showed you how to give a banner an animated effect.

We received comments regarding how we created the actual banner, so this tutorial was written to help guide you in creating your banner.

Take a new image having any abstract design or texture. Drag it to the banner file. In next step we'll defuse the effect using layer modes so that it's visible partially.

In layer window, change layer mode to overlay for this new layer.

Duplicate this layer to make the effect stronger.
Open a relevant image. It can be an image of your product or services you are offering.

Drag it to the banner file. Ctrl + T to transform the image. Make sure you leave enough space for text information.

In a new layer type decimal or astricks a number of times. Place it above and below thw image. It give you a break from routine stroke effect in layer style window.

Place compnay logo on top of the banner.
In a new layer type text information.
Apply stroke effect to this text and use settings as shown.
In a new layer type discount information in a different color.

Your banner ad is ready to advertise your services on your website. For part two of this tutorial on animating the banner proceed here