A really quick and easy effect. Good for use when trying to add text to a scary photo. Could also be created with a white background with light grey and blue colours to create an icy effect.

Use Layer Styles to create neon text by selecting the layer, choosing blending options then stroke before changing the fill option within the stroke panel to gradient and shape burst.

This video shows two different ways to put a double outline around an object. The video shows the process used on text but this process can be used on any object / layer. The two methods both use layer styles, the first is using a stroke and an outer glow, the second uses a stroke and then a layer below with a larger stroke to create the double outline.

This tutorial shows you the many effects that you can achieve when using layer styles. You don’t have to stick to using layer styles on text; double clicking on any layer in the layers pallette will open the layer effects options.

This video uses the example of the logo from the Cloverfield movie to create a blurred logo. You could also use this effect on other items to create the effect of something being highlighted in the dark; whites of eyes, road signs etc.

As shown above; get your image on the layer above your text and right click on the image layer in the layers panel before choosing > create clipping path. All done! If you are past the stage of being able to undo and want to go back to having two seperate layers, right click the image layer and choose release clipping path. (Right click is control click on a mac).

Easy to follow video for putting text on a circular path in Photoshop. Great for creating logos or stamps.

This video also highlights some good key caps. For PC; When using the elipse vector shape tool, hold down shift to keep the shape to a perfect circle, space will allow you to move the shape around without releasing the path.

Ctrl T for Transform. When Transform is selected, holding shift will again keep the object in proportion to the original shape and holding Alt when selected will make the object increase or decrease in size from the centre point. For Mac use the Apple key instead of Ctrl.

Learn how to create non-destructive gradients on text layers. This tutorial shows you how to create a reflection with text layers without rasterizing the type. The use of layer masks leaves the text layer editable for future use.