Warp

Edit > Transform > Warp

Rasterizing type

for more options i.e. warping, etc

Type > Rasterize type

Text colour

is picked by the tool at the top bar, while in text tool mode

Layer mask

can apply mask to layer; then paint black to erase and white to bring back the mask

Copy + Paste blending layers

Can drag the "fx" from one right on to another layer

Paths - Pen tool

Can create paths using the pen tool

once completed (sealed) can save the path
in side window go to "paths" (by layers) save

can fill this path with "fill" tool for paths at bottom in side bar

can fill these in new layers, using new layer for each

Tracing outlines of black & white image

1. select entire image
2. in "channels" create a new layer and paste image in
3. invert the image, so white on black
4. fill the other, old RGB channels with white
5. command + click on the new layer
6. back in layers fill in the new selection
7. create white layer behind all this as background