Custom Shadow, Step 1
Option 3: Build a Shadow With Create Layer (PS Only)

• This option does not work in Photoshop Elements.
• The worksheet and manual for this tutorial can be found at the beginning of this series.
• The videos in this series are not downloadable.
• See the Cheatsheet below the video.

Create Layer Custom Shadow Cheatsheet
(see the manual for step-by-step instructions)

This option is intended to be used for a layer that already has a drop shadow applied.

1. In the Layers panel, Right click (Mac: Ctrl click) on the layer style (fx icon) and choose Create Layer.
2. Activate the custom shadow layer.
3. Transform using one of the options in Step 2.