Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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Illustrator effects
: The top half of the Effect menu contains vector effects. You can
apply these effects only to vector objects or to the fill or stroke of a bitmap object in
the Appearance panel. The following vector effects can be applied to both vector and
bitmap objects: 3D effects, SVG filters, Warp effects, Transform effects, Drop
Shadow, Feather, Inner Glow, and Outer Glow.
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Photoshop effects
: The bottom half of the Effect menu contains raster effects. You can
apply them to either vector or bitmap objects.
Applying an effect
Effects are applied using the Effect menu or the Appearance panel and can be applied to
objects, groups, or layers. You are first going to learn how to apply an effect using the Effect
menu, and then you will apply an effect using the Appearance panel.
1.
Choose View > Smart Guides to turn them off.
2.
With the Selection tool ( ), click the white text “EST. 1973” on the artboard.
3.
Choose Effect > Stylize > Drop Shadow from the Illustrator Effects section of the menu
that appears.
4.
In the Drop Shadow dialog box, change the following options:
• Mode:
Multiply
(the default setting)
• Opacity:
75%
(the default setting)
• X Offset:
2 pt
• Y Offset:
2 pt
• Blur:
2 pt
Select Preview to see the drop shadow applied to the text. Click OK.
Next, you'll apply an effect using the Appearance panel, with the same result.
5.
With the Selection tool, click the gray group of shapes that will become the barbells.
