Dropshadow not showing up?

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Lbrummett
Feb 20, 2008
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Hey all,

I’m new to using Photoshop and I have a problem that’s got me stumped. I’m sure it’s a simple fix, but I honestly can’t figure this out. When I apply a drop shadow effect to an object over a black background…….the "shadow" part doesn’t show up on top of the black layer…it shows up behind it. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks for your time…

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DM
dave_milbut
Feb 20, 2008
are you viewing the results at 100% zoom level?
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Lbrummett
Feb 20, 2008
Yeah, it’s at 100%.
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Buko
Feb 20, 2008
If the shadow is black how do you expect it to show up over a black background?
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Lbrummett
Feb 20, 2008
Did I say the shadow was black? If so, I didn’t mean to. lol The object and shadow are both a light blue color over the black background.
DM
dave_milbut
Feb 20, 2008
the "object" of course is on a separate layer from the "background"?
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Lbrummett
Feb 20, 2008
Yes, it is on a totally separate layer on TOP of the black background. 🙂
JR
John_R_Nielsen
Feb 21, 2008
What is the Blending Mode of your shadow? If it is the default Multiply, it will not be visible, since multiplying anything with black yields black.

Try setting the mode to something like Screen or Lighten.
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Lbrummett
Feb 22, 2008
I feel stupid. That’s what it was. I had the blending option set to multiply and not normal. Geez……I’m a dunce. Thanks for the help, all.
DM
dave_milbut
Feb 22, 2008
nice call john! i KNEW the manual was handy for something besides a coffee cup coaster! 🙂
BL
Bob Levine
Feb 22, 2008
Manual?

Bob
DM
dave_milbut
Feb 22, 2008
a spanish novel about a boy who’s good with computers. 🙂
BL
Bob Levine
Feb 22, 2008
I’ll wait for the movie. <g>

Bob
DM
dave_milbut
Feb 22, 2008
I hear it loses a lot in translation!

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