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Image Adjustments and Effects 79

Bevel and Emboss/Pillow Emboss adds a concave rounded edge and

shadow effect to an object.

Color Fill lets you apply a specific color to a layer.

Outline applies a border effect to the edge of an object. See Creating

outlines on p. 152.

To apply a shadow, glow, bevel, or emboss effect:

1. From the Layers tab, select a layer and click Add Layer Effects.

2. In the dialog, apply an effect by checking its check box in the list at left. You

can apply multiple effects to the layer.

3. To adjust the properties of a specific effect, select its name and adjust the

dialog controls. Adjust the sliders, drop-down menu, or enter specific

values to vary each effect. Options differ from one effect to another.

4. Click OK to apply the effect or Cancel to abandon changes.

Applying 3D layer effects

3D layer effects are just as easy to apply, but they’re a bit more complex than

their 2D cousins (see p. 78). Actually, there’s an easy way to get started with

them: simply display the Instant Effects tab and preview its gallery thumbnails.

In the tab you’ll see a variety of

remarkable 3D surface and texture

presets grouped into wide-ranging

"themed" categories (e.g., Glass Text,

Abstract, Wood, Metal, etc.). Click any

thumbnail to apply it to the active

layer. Assuming the layer has some

color on it to start with, you’ll see an

instant result!

If hidden, make this tab visible via Window>Studio Tabs.

To apply an Instant Effect to the active layer:

From the Instant Effects tab, select a category, then click a gallery

thumbnail.

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