Chapter 14

Applying Styles and Effects

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You can apply special effects to your images by using the built-in styles and effects in Photoshop Elements. The effects enable you to add shadows, glows, and a 3D appearance to your art. You can also add special effects to your layers with layer styles.

Add a Drop Shadow to a Layer

Add a Fancy Background

Create a Beveled Edge

Apply Image Effects

Add a Watermark

Work with Expert Frames

Apply an Effect with an Action

Add to Favorites

Add a Drop Shadow to a Layer

You can add a drop shadow to a layer to create a 3D effect. Photoshop Elements creates a drop shadow by copying the shape of an area, offsetting ...

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