Learn how to create the new Halo 3 Logo!

1. Start by opening a 500px by 150px file.
2. Write “HALO 3“(yes, in uppercase) using the Halo Font in any color.
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3. Apply these layer styles:
Drop Shadow
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Inner Shadow
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Inner Glow
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Bevel & Emboss
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Gradient Overlay

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4. You should have something like this:
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5. Now, we’re going to create the rust effect. Create a new layer and paint the top part of your text using the Spatter 59px default brush and #406482 as color
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6. Press Ctrl and click over the small halo text layer’s thumb to select it, then go to Select -> Inverse and delete your selection
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7. Ctrl+D to deselect and change that layer’s blend mode to Color Burn and opacity to 45%
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8. Make again the last 3 steps but brushing the bottom part of the text and keeping Normal as the layer’s blend mode
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9. Add your text to an image or a coloured background to make it look better and you’re finished
Halo 3 Photoshop Tutorial