Using bitmap image effects
Effect
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Applies to this effect
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Description
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Shadow Color
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Inner/Outer Shadow
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Glow Color
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Inner/Outer Glow
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Intensity
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Outer Shadow
Inner Shadow
Outer Glow
Inner Glow
Emboss & Bevel
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Adjust the opacity of the copy and the intensity of the shadow or glow effect.
Note: Intensity interacts with the opacity settings of the object and its layer. For example, if an object’s opacity is set to 200, you need to double the intensity to get the same effect.
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Blur
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Outer Shadow
Inner Shadow
Outer Glow
Inner Glow
Emboss & Bevel
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Adjust the sharpness of the edge of the shadow or glow. A setting of 1 gives a sharp edge (not usually desirable); 0 disables the effect. This setting interacts with any Blur filter on the object.
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Offset X
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Inner/Outer Shadow
Emboss & Bevel
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Adjust the position of the copy relative to the original.
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Offset Y
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Inner/Outer Shadow
Emboss & Bevel
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Adjust the position of the copy relative to the original.
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Low Color
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Emboss & Bevel
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The color is applied to the shaded area below the image. Changing the Offset X and Offset Y settings can alter the display of this color.
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High Color
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Emboss & Bevel
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The color is applied to the shaded area above the image. Changing the Offset X and Offset Y settings can alter the display of this color.
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Effect Type
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Emboss & Bevel
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- Full Emboss: Gives the object a 3D look and makes it appear to be raised or recessed from the background.
- Outer Bevel: Does not affect the object itself but applies highlights and shadows to the background around the perimeter of the object to make it appear as though it is raised or recessed from the background.
- Inner Bevel: Gives the object a 3D look and applies highlights and shadows on the object to make it appear 3D. Depending on how the lighting is used, the object can look raised or recessed from the background.
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