How'd They Do That? - Halftone Drop Shadow

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Create a halftone border in Photoshop.

Add a halftone drop shadow using Photoshop.

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How'd They Do That? - Halftone Drop Shadow

In just a few minutes, you can add a halftone drop shadow using Photoshop.

April/May 2006

1. In Photoshop, first make a path around the image you want shadowed. Then select Image > Mode > Grayscale. Click OK to discard color info.
2. Choose Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrast. Use the settings shown or experiment with your own.
3. Select Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur. Use the settings shown or experiment with your own.
4. Choose Image > Mode > Bitmap. Use the settings shown or experiment with your own.
5. Save the Bitmap image as a Tiff file. Saving the image as a Bitmap file allows you to change its color when placed into other applications. Lastly, place the Bitmap image in InDesign with the original image aligned in front of the halftone pattern (changed to blue here). Image 22865582, www.PhotoObjects.net

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