[Video Tutorial] How to add shadows to objects

[Andrius]

In Pixelmator Pro, you can easily add drop shadows and inner shadows to objects in your designs using the Style tool.

[bobs3444]

I like the video, but where did the "Hola" come from or how was it created? Was it created from within Pixlemator pro?

[Andrius]

I'm not entirely sure how we created this one but there are cursive fonts similar to this you should be able to download. Also, thinking about it, in this case, this could have been stock vector art so it's something you could draw using the Pen tool.

[Peter6942]

Hi Andrius,
I would like to add a shadow to an object on a white background. For now, I select a subject, but then cannot add a shadow. As a workaround I can make a transparent background and then export again as a jpg to get my white background back, but the results are not perfect.
Any way of adding a shadow directly to a selection?
Thanks in advance,
Peter

[EllenM]

Hi Peter.
When selection is done just copy&paste which will generate a new Layer from that selection - then go Style and add Shadow and adjust accordingly.

[Peter6942]

Hi Peter.
When selection is done just copy&paste which will generate a new Layer from that selection - then go Style and add Shadow and adjust accordingly.

Hi Ellen,

Thank you so very much! As a newbie, I did figure there had to be a better way! This has saved me a lot of hassle, so again, a big thank you!
Peter

[EllenM]

My pleasure.