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drop shadow Helen 02 Jan 19:00
  drop shadow Claus Cyrny 02 Jan 22:41
Helen
2009-01-02 19:00:23 UTC (about 16 years ago)

drop shadow

When I use the drop-shadow filter, I see the checkerboard around the image -- not a
drop shadow. I've tried changing the background, tried duplicating the layer and
working on that. I've also looked through some tutorials which are well-written and
clear and it looks so easy -- can someone tell me what I'm missing?

Thanks, as always,

Claus Cyrny
2009-01-02 22:41:57 UTC (about 16 years ago)

drop shadow

Hi Helen,

Helen wrote:

When I use the drop-shadow filter, I see the checkerboard around the image -- not a
drop shadow.

Are you trying to make a drop shadow for an object against a transparent background? At least it sounds like this to me. (Otherwise, you don't get the checkerboard pattern.)

I've experienced that in this case the drop shadow isn't easy to notice. I usually create a temporary white layer to see the effect, and then delete this layer again. (You will have to move this white layer to the bottom first).

I'm hoping that my description is of some help.

Greetings,

Claus