How do I create "metallic" text in Keynote 4?

Hello everyone!
I'm in need of some advice. I have been searching across the internet for a way to create metallic text in Keynote 4, similar to the black metallic text that Steve Jobs uses in his keynotes.
Is this possible with Keynote 4, or do I need to download some additional software / plug-ins?
Any info anyone might have would be much appreciated!!

Apple's always creating cool graphic images that make you want to do the same! If you're talking about the same "metallicish" effect I think you are, I did it for my recreation of the Leopard logo here.
http://web.mac.com/makentosh/tipsfromtheiceberg/Blog/Entries/2006/8/8Definitely,10.5.html
The link to the .key file I used is in the text at the bottom of the page. It's essentially a special use of gradients (I've got tips for those on some of my other pages). I tried creating the same look in Art Text, but, while they've got LOTS of cool (even cooler) effects to use, there's not one that really comes close to what Apple's doing. But, after seeing that people wanted to do "shiny" buttons, they released an update that has new Web 2.0 styles that are exactly that. You should probably drop them a line to see if they can help make this one step easier for you

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