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Blur the edges of the shadow
This changes the size of the shadow. A
small blur gives the effect of a sharp light
source, a large blur, a diffused or distant
light source. It is recommended that
shadows are always blurred slightly as this
is more realistic.
To blur the shadow edge:
1.
Select the object
2.
Choose the Shadow Tool.
3.
On the Shadow Tool InfoBar either drag the blur slider or type a value into the text box on the
right.
Change the transparency of the shadow
A semi-transparent shadow is more
realistic than a solid shadow. But you
can change the transparency level of
the shadow to suit your needs.
To change the transparency:
1.
Select the object
2.
Choose the Shadow Tool.
3.
On the Shadow Tool InfoBar, drag either the transparency slider or type a value into the text box
on the right.
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