How to add a simple shadow

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washbuc
Nov 1, 2005
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I’m obvioulsy a novice, but is there an easy way to add a simple shadow to an image? Is there an easier way than drawing a circle and then using the dodge tool?

Thanks.
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Mike_Logan
Nov 1, 2005
Double click your layer… this SHOULD bring up the dialogue box for Effects.

Double click on Drop Shadow, and play with the settings….
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washbuc
Nov 1, 2005
Thanks. I have done that, but it appears to add a shadow to the entire image. I’m just interested in adding a shadow around the base of the image (so it looks like light is coming from the top). Any suggestions?
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chrisjbirchall
Nov 1, 2005
You can alter the angle/depth/distance/density/harshness/softness of the shadow from within the Drop Shadow dialogue box.
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John Joslin
Nov 1, 2005
Read the Help files a bit.

….or the manual.
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washbuc
Nov 1, 2005
Thanks. Did that, too. Actually, I found what I’m trying to do could be done much easier in Illustrator.
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John Joslin
Nov 1, 2005
Well, there you go then!

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