Adobe PHOTOSHOP 5.0 User Manual page 293

Adding layer effects
Photoshop has numerous different effects that you
can apply in any combination to a layer.
The Drop Shadow effect lets you add a shadow
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that falls behind the contents on the layer.
The Inner Shadow effect lets you add a shadow
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that falls just inside the edges of the layer contents,
giving the layer a recessed appearance.
The Outer Glow and Inner Glow effects let you
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add glows that emanate from the outside or inside
edges of the layer contents.
The Bevel and Emboss effect lets you add various
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combinations of highlights and shadows to a layer.
To apply a drop shadow or inner shadow:
Select the layer you want to use, and choose
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Layer > Effects > Drop Shadow or Inner Shadow.
Specify blending mode, opacity, color, lighting
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angle, blur, and intensity options, as described in
"Specifying options for layer effects" on page 286.
Specify the displacement of the shadow from
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the layer contents:
For Distance, enter a value or drag the slider.
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Drag the shadow in the image to reposition it.
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The distance and lighting angle values update as
you drag.
4 Click OK.
To apply an outer or inner glow:
1 Select the layer you want to use, and choose
Layer > Effects > Outer Glow or Inner Glow.
2 Specify blending mode, opacity, color, blur, and
intensity options, as described in "Specifying
options for layer effects" on page 286.
3 If you are applying an inner glow, select a glow
source option:
Center to apply a glow that emanates from the
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center of the layer contents.
Edge to apply a glow that emanates from the
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inside edges of the layer contents.
Click OK.
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Inner glow, and outer glow
To apply bevelling or embossing:
1 Select the layer you want to use, and choose
Layer > Effects > Bevel and Emboss.
2 Specify blending mode, opacity, and color
options for the highlight and shadow, as described
in "Specifying options for layer effects" on
page 286.
Outer bevel, and pillow emboss
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