The amazing difference a good shadow makes

7 Responses

1. Jesse Dodds

   It really is amazing the difference a good shadow makes. To create the shadow for the base of this icon, I duplicated all three shapes (top and sides) into a single shape layer and adjusted the top slightly so it was a little lower, then converted that shape to a PS smart object, then added gaussian blur (1px). I then duplicated that layer a further 4 times adjusting the blur by a pixel and adjusted all shadow layers to be at 55% opacity :)

   almost 2 years ago

2. Manolo Sañudo

   thanks for the awesome tip!! :D

   almost 2 years ago

3. Pro Henry Moran

   I see a quick-tip screencast coming? ;)

   almost 2 years ago

4. Christopher Downer

   That's the way I do it. Glad I'm not alone.

   almost 2 years ago

5. James J Martin IV

   Great tip!

   almost 2 years ago

6. Pedro Sousa

   great practical example. :)

   almost 2 years ago

7. Pro Daniel Wearne

   Awesome

   9 months ago