With top layer still chosen, drag Opacity Slider in Layers Palette down to about 50% or 60% based on how dark or light you want your final effect to appear. Make a new layer and choose Gradient Tool. Drag within text selection to make a gradient from top to bottom and then drag opacity slider down till you can view some of texture behind gradient.

Moreover, we will generate a shadow for text to "blend" into website’s background. With text still chosen, click on Background Layer and add a new layer from there. Go to SelectFeather and then 1-3 based on thickness of font you are utilizing. Press D on your keyboard and then Alt-Delete to fill feathered selection with black. Again, press Alt-Delete to make a darker shadow. Then, hold down Ctrl key and press down arrow on your keyboard once or twice.

Finally, you can end process here but if you have Eye Candy filter, you can include an extra effect by applying a slight bevel to text. You can also add to your image other stuff that you want and you're already done!

So, you can now follow abovementioned steps using Photoshop and you’ll also enjoy working on your unique 3D text effects. Enjoy working!

Having pointers to take note are worthy to guide you along your way.

First, most crucial thing for a brochure is to be effectual in getting attention of prospect customers. The colors and creative graphics also matters to have best response from readers. Second, do not make font of your brochure very wordy. In fact, it should just have a brief headline and a meaty body. The headline should be kept simple yet striking. Take note that at this very moment you are trying to get their attention.

Third, while getting attention of your prospects sees to it that if you already caught their attention, interest now will be your new target to achieve. Mostly brochures fail on this. Forth, show them ways that your company can better their situation. Again, keep your light and easy to read. Too much text can clutter whole brochure. Fifth, give your prospects just enough information so they crave to out more. Leave some things unanswered so that they would be interested to call and find out more. Touch lightly on main topics and simply get people excited enough to want to inquire for more information. It should awake prospect’s appetite.

Lastly, leave contact information on where they can reach you so that they can easily take them to next step of getting to know more your business and be a part of it.