Lesson 7 layer effects

DESIGNING YOUR OBJECTSLAYER EFFECTS

LAYER EFFECTSLayer effects in Photoshop are built in effects that allow you to add shadows, glow and 3D like appearances to your layers. In the styles panel located at the right side of your window, you will have the capability to apply predefined combinations of effects to your image.

Opening a Layer Style1. Go to Layer Menu2. Choose Layer Style

Different Layer Style1. Drop Shadow2. Inner Shadow3. Outer Glow4. Inner Glow5. Bevel and Emboss6. Satin 7. Color Overlay8. Gradient Overlay9. Pattern Overlay10.Stroke

Different Layer Style1. Drop ShadowYou can make an image form a drop shadow so that you can make the layer look like it has been raised up from the image canvas.

Different Layer Style2. INNER SHADOWInner shadows are shadows within your image.

Different Layer Style3. Outer and Inner GlowAdds faint color to the border of the image or text.

Different Layer Style4. Bevel and EmbossBeveling and Embossing a layer gives a 3D like effect on your image.