How to make layer cast shadows in a collage

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Canon

04/22/2004 07:32:34 AM · #1

Hi I am interested in posting 4x6 size snaps on a canvas of 20x24
I just wanted to know , how do i make individual 4x6 cast shadow on the canvas

cbonsall

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

04/22/2004 07:45:33 AM · #2

In Adobe Photoshop, select "Layers" and "Layer Style" then select "dropdown shadow". There are all sorts of options you can play with such as opacity of shadow, direction etc

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/22/2004 08:10:01 AM · #3

I should do this before pasting 4x6 in canvas or after

krets

Sony DSC-F707

04/22/2004 08:20:33 AM · #4

After you paste the photo. When you paste it look over in the layer's palette and you'll see a new layer for the pasted photo. Double-click on the new layer in the palette and it will bring up the layer styles dialog.

In the styles dialog when you configure your dropshadow, make sure that the "Use global light" button is selected so all the photos with a shadow will have the same light source orientation.

Message edited by author 2004-04-22 08:21:14.

peecee

Canon EOS-5D

04/22/2004 08:45:17 AM · #5

And as the guys have suggested, by doing it with layers will enable you to edit each individual layer at a later date, if you make sure you save the original psd file before you flatten it to a jpeg or whatever.

KarenB

Canon EOS-70D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

04/22/2004 08:49:23 AM · #6

General: do you have access to a Library that you can borrow a Photoshop book from? There is a good one called Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book, and is available, I think, for most versions of Photoshop. I would guess there are other good books out too.
Do you have access to this kind of thing in India?

KarenB

Canon EOS-70D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

04/22/2004 08:51:17 AM · #7

Second thought.. I think there are also websites that have Photoshop Tutorials.

Not saying you can't/shouldn't ask here in forums.... that is great.. just wondered, since you have so many questions, if it might facilitate you - make your efforts more productive? Just thinking of you.

04/22/2004 11:08:41 AM · #8

Thanks for your concern Karen, but i understand better when i Interact with people at forum