68 Applying Image Effects
Applying 2D layer effects
Layer effects can be applied to the contents of standard layers, text layers, or
shape layers. Standard or "2D" layer effects like shadow, glow, bevel, and emboss
are particularly well adapted to text, while 3D layer effects (covered elsewhere;
p. 70) create the impression of a textured surface.
Unlike image adjustments and Effects menu manipulations, layer effects don’t
directly change image pixels—they work like mathematical "lenses" that
transform how a layer’s bitmap appears. Since the settings are independent, you
can adjust them ad infinitum until you get the result you want!
Here's an example of each effect applied to the letter "A".
Drop Shadow Inner Shadow Outer Glow Inner Glow
Inner Bevel Outer Bevel Emboss Pillow Emboss
Color Fill
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