Create drop shadows – Adobe Premiere Elements 12 User Manual
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Solid
Linear Gradient, Radial Gradient
4-Color Gradient
Bevel
Eliminate
Ghost
Angle
Distance
Softness
Gradient types
To access gradient types, select a title object in the Monitor window, and then click the Color Properties button in the Adjust panel.
Creates a fill of uniform color.
Linear Gradient creates a linear, two-color gradient fill. Radial Gradient creates a circular, two-color gradient
fill.
The beginning and ending gradient colors are displayed, respectively, in the left and right boxes, or color stops. Select a color stop prior to
choosing its color. Drag the color stops to adjust the transition smoothness between the colors.
The Angle option (available for Linear Gradient only) specifies the angle of the gradient. The Reverse option reverses the color spots. The Repeat
option (available for Radical Gradient only), specifies the number of times to repeat the gradient pattern.
Creates a gradient fill composed of four colors, with a color emanating from each of the object’s corners.
Four color stops specify the color that emanates from each corner of the object. Select a color stop prior to choosing its color.
Adds a beveled edge to the background. The object and bevel colors are displayed, respectively, in left and right color boxes. Select the
box you want to adjust prior to setting its color. The Balance option specifies the percentage of the bevel that the shadow color occupies.
Creates a transparent fill that casts no shadow. If the object has a stroke, the stroke may be visible.
Creates a transparent fill that casts a shadow. Specify shadow options in the Color Properties dialog box.
Tip: Eliminate and Ghost work best with objects that have shadows and strokes.
Create drop shadows
You can add a drop shadow to any object you create in the Monitor panel. A drop shadow can make an object appear three-dimensional and help
make it stand out from the background image. For example, adding a drop shadow to text can make it more legible when superimposed on a
complex background image.
1. If necessary, double-click the title in the Expert view timeline to open it in the Monitor panel.
2. Select an object, and then click the Color Properties button in the Adjust panel.
3. In the Color Properties dialog box, select Drop Shadow.
4. Set any of the following:
Specifies the angle of the shadow in relation to the object.
Specifies the number of pixels that the shadow is offset from the object.
Specifies how blurry or sharp the shadow appears.
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