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Opacity Drag the Opacity slider to make any layer translucent so that part of the underlying image shows through. The 100-percent setting is completely opaque; the 0 setting is transparent. Blend mode Choose an option to simulate one of the blend modes available in Photoshop. The options are Normal, Dissolve, Lighten, Darken, Multiply, and Screen. These options are available for layers, not the canvas.
Using shadow and glow effects on layers You can apply a shadow or glow to a layer. The shadow or glow is applied to the perimeter of the layer and extends inward or outward, depending on the shadow or glow option you choose. If your Template originated with a PSD file with shadow and glow effects, you can adjust these effects in the Scene7 Publishing System. After you apply a shadow or glow effect, you can adjust its size, color, opacity, and position in the Layer Properties area of the Template screen.
Applying a shadow or glow effect to a layer To apply a shadow or glow effect: 1 Select a layer in the Layers list. 2 Select the Add Effect menu and choose an option: Drop Shadow Applies a shadow to the bottom and right side of the layer. Inner Shadow Applies a shadow effect inside all edges of the layer. Outer Glow Applies a glow effect around all edges of the layer. Inner Glow Applies a glow effect inside all edges of the layer.
An effect name appears on the Layers list after you apply an effect. To delete an effect, select its name on the Layers list and then select the Delete button. Note: You sometimes can’t see the effect of a drop shadow or outer glow if the underlying layer is not large enough to display it. If you can’t see the shadow or glow, consider adding Padding values to the layer or reordering the layer. See “Changing the size and position of layers and the canvas” on page 116 and “Reordering layers” on page 116.
See also “Adjusting a shadow or glow effect” on page 118
Adjusting a shadow or glow effect To adjust a shadow or glow effect, start by selecting its name in the Layers list. Then change its settings in the Layer Properties area of the Template screen: Color Select the Color button
and choose a color swatch to change the color of the shadow or glow. You can also enter a color-value parameter in the box. Opacity Drag the slider to determine how intense the effect is. Less opaque effects are more transparent. Blend Mode Choose an option to simulate one of the blend modes available in Photoshop. The options are Normal, Dissolve, Lighten, Darken, Multiply, and Screen. Size Enter measurements in the X and Y box to enlarge or shrink the shadow effect. Size options are only available for
inner shadows and drop shadows. Grow Drag the slider to extend the effect inward or outward. Blur Drag the slider to control feathering at the edges of the effect. Effects with more blur are more feathered.