Drop shadow is a visual effect in graphic design. It is considered one of the best effects in Photoshop, consisting of a drawing element that looks like the shadow of an object, giving the impression that the object is raised above the objects behind it. The drop shadow is often used for elements of a graphical user interface such as windows or menus and simple text. This effect distinguishes the text from any colored background it may be in front of. A drop shadow is a copy of the object in black or grey, drawn in a slightly different position.
Drop shadow
Drop shadows have been used for product shots and people and also to create a new dimension for existing pictures. It is all about angles from the left, right, center, or top angle.
The new invention in the drop shadow is to make a curve that uplifts the image and makes it look real. It is yet considered another way to bring an enchanting and delightful aspect to the image. It is becoming so popular that it is often used for web pages and print campaigns. Photoshop CSS makes the drawing of a curve possible, which is quite alluring and overpowers the real imaginary. The credit for making the rectangle shape neater goes to the side shadow.
The process of creating an Image drop shadow
Some rules for effectively using drop shadow with a curve:-
- The background-size for which the drop shadow will be made must be the same. Concerning width and height, width is important for a web page, and side shadow is used when using height.
- The shape created as vector path, must match with html page. It is obligatory for the editor to keep the space open at the sides.
- Drop shadow helps in creating a filter effect, which must be adjustable to match the page.
- The new layer must be created to give an attractive effect.
- Control points helps in adjusting the curve of the drop shadow whose width is selected with the marquee tool by turning the shape off. Copy the layer, edit it, transform and then wrap.
- Export the drop shadow with transparency, for which an alpha mask is used. This provides flexibility on the backdrop of any web page regardless of the color tones.
- The shadow can now be effectively applied.
- Just to remind you, there are some images for which a clipping path is used. The clipping path is well suited if the image is of a person and the frame needs to have a curved drop shadow. The same steps are used in this.
At the end I can assure you that the end results of this creative drop shadow method are surely breathtaking.
