Custom Shadow, Step 2, Option 1: Transform a Shadow With Warp

Custom Shadow, Step 2
Option 1: Transform a Shadow With Warp

  • This option is not available in Photoshop Elements 2021 and earlier.
  • 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.

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

Begin by getting the Transform options.

Method 1

  1. Hold down the Ctrl key (Mac: Cmd key) and click and drag on a corner handle of the bounding box.
  2. Click the checkmark to commit the change.

Method 2

  1. In the Tool Options, click on the Warp mode icon.
  2. Click and drag on the control points, control handles, and/or bars to warp the shadow.
  3. Commit the change.


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