Shadow Tutorials?

[Leah]

Who has some good ones?

I'd really like to do more with my shadow work and learn some new tricks.
I know that Megan Turnidge has a great one on her blog.

Anyone else??

 

[digideb]

Well, I was gonna suggest Megan! lol That's all I use & won't/can't scrap without them! hehe. :wub:

 

[Leah]

Well, I was gonna suggest Megan! lol That's all I use & won't/can't scrap without them! hehe. :wub:

Do you ever adjust them? If so, what kind of tricks do you use?

 

[Kiki]

There's a really awesome tutorial on Something Blue Studio's blog:

http://somethingbluestudios.com/blog/?p=22

It's how to get realistic cast shadows. I use this method all the time.

 

[ColleenSwerb]

I use Misty's method for all my shadowing.
Old blog tut - http://mistycatodesigns.blogspot.com/2007/06/realistic-drop-shadows.html
New blog - http://mistycato.wordpress.com/

 

[Kat Stokes]

What about specific shadows for glitter splats, paint splats, wood items and things like that? I'm just using a general shadow and adjusting if needed but was wondering if there are any specific actions for these?

 

[ColleenSwerb]

Personally, I use a really small shadow on something like a glitter or paint splat, because IRL it's going to lay close to the page unless it's a big clump o' glitter or something.

ETA: I love Megan's tip for adding a small shadow to the opposite edge of your element. It really gives it more real life definition.

 

[kscwgirl]

I use a mix of Kristen Rice's and Megan's shadow styles.