1.Step
At first we will work with Cinema 4D to create cracked 3d text effect. So, open Cinema 4D, create a text and write “
ST“.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/2.jpg)
Now do the same with the letters “
O“, “
N“, “
E“.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/5.jpg)
2.Step
Place the letters in the right order, as in the image:
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/6.jpg)
Now add an “Extrude Nurbs” and repeat this step 3 more times.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/8.jpg)
3.Step
Put each letter into a corresponding “
Extrude Nurbs“.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/9.jpg)
Change the depth
from 20 to 50 cm.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/10.jpg)
Go to “
Caps” and set the values as in the image:
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/12.jpg)
4.Step
Select the “
O” and turn it on, then place it at your leisure.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/14.jpg)
5.Step
Do the same with the “
E” always following the image:
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/15.jpg)
6.Step
Now insert a “
Background” and apply a material. Choose the image by clicking on “
Texture“.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/17.jpg)
Drag the material on the “
Background” and set the values as shown in the image:
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/19.jpg)
7.Step
Enter a “
Plane” and enlarge it up to come out from the background image.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/21.jpg)
Add material to the “
Plane” and change the “
Projection” from
“UVW Mapping” to “Frontal”.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/22.jpg)
Right-click on “
Plane“, go to “
Cinema 4D Tags” -> “
Compositing” and select “
Compositing Background“.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/24.jpg)
8.Step
Now add the “
Area Light” and place it in the top left.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/26.jpg)
9.Step
Go to “
General“, select “
Shadow” and set “
Shadow Maps (Soft)“, then go to “
Shadow” and set the “
Density” from
100 to 75%.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/28.jpg)
Go to “
Render View” to see the result.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/29.jpg)
Now go to “
Render Settings” and set the values as in the images:
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/35.jpg)
Go to “
Render to Picture View” for create an image like that:
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/37.jpg)
10.Step
Now open the file in
Adobe Photoshop.
Import the “
Rock1” file and
transform it,
cmd+T (MAC),
ctrl+T (PC).
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/38.jpg)
11.Step
Add a mask and change the “
Blending Mode”
from “Normal” to “Multiply”.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/39.jpg)
Cover the mask as in the image and change the
“Opacity” from 100 to 75%.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/41.jpg)
12.Step
Open the “
Rocks2” file and select only the interested parties. Than copy and paste into the previous file, and transform it as in the image:
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/42.jpg)
13.Step
Changing colors of the rocks using the “
Color Balance” and “
Levels“.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/44.jpg)
14.Step
Add a mask on
Layer 2 and cover it as in the image. Now go to “
Curves” and
adjustment the tint,
cmd+M (MAC),
ctrl+M (PC).
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/45.jpg)
15.Step
Now open the “
Grass” file and select only interested parties. Than copy and paste into the previous file, and transform it.
Duplicate this level an merge them as in the image:
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/46.jpg)
16.Step
Add a mask and fill it of black.
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/47.jpg)
With the “
Brush Tool” to draw the small clumps of grass on the mask as in the image:
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/48.jpg)
17.Step
Create a new Layer
above all and
copy all visible Layers,
cmd+alt+shift+E (MAC),
ctrl+alt+shift+E (PC).
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/49.jpg)
Adjust colors as you like until you get a result like this:
Final Result: Realistic Cracked Stone Text Effect
![](http://www.netdna.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/stone_effect/stone_effect.jpg)
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Psd file