Mirrored Effect

The images in this tutorial were optimized using Gif Wizard

open graphic

Open an existing graphic of photograph quality.

rotate add wind

Click on Image/Rotate
- Adjust the settings to direction:left
- Click the free option and adjust the degrees to 20
Click on Image/Deformations/Wind
- Adjust the settings to from leftand strength:20

add text, copy

Add Text by clicking on the A on the toolbar and then clicking inside of the blurred area of your window.
Choose your font, style, and size
Deselect Floating
Click ok

Note: You can't move this text. If it's not completely inside of the blurred area, deselect it, and start over. Place your curser in the exact center of the blurred area and try again.

Do not deselect the text.
Press CTRL+C to copy

paste, paste again, flip Open a new window approximately twice the height of your text.

Press CTRL+E to paste
Place the text near the top of the window
Press CTRL+E to paste again
Place the text underneath the first text
Do not deselect
Click Image/Flip

pool shadow Add a special effect.

Do not deselect the bottom text
Click on Image/Plugin Filters
Note: I used Greg's Pool Shadow
Click ok to add your filter
Deselect the text

Apply a deformation to the bottom text.

Select bottom text again, this time using the rectangular selection tool
Click on Image/Deformations/Wind
Adjust the settings to from:left, strength:10
Deselect

Apply a spotlight to the entire graphic.

Click on Image/Plugin Filters/Filter Gallery A/ Spotlight
Click ok

Click on colors/adjust/ brightness-contrast to suit the graphic

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