Drop Shadow

[Alexandria]

Is there an easier way to get a shadow on the outside of the frame WITHOUT having a shadow on the inside (frame is cutout in center)



I just drew this shadow, but is there "better" solution?

 

[Alexandria]

Also put a normal drop shadow on the frame layer, rightclicked "drop shadow" > create layer .. and then simply erased inside ... any other options?

 

[IamSam]

Is there an easier way to get a shadow on the outside of the frame WITHOUT having a shadow on the inside (frame is cutout in center)

Yes. But, if the center section has been "cut out", the same lighting that would cause a shadow on the bottom of the rounded rectangle would also cause a shadow on the inner/upper inside edge. It does not appear natural with the shadow at the bottom only unless your plan is to place a photo inside.




Here are some possibilities.

Method one.
On your shadow layer, use a selection of the outside of the rounded rectangle to "mask" (not a layer mask) or limit the brush stroke to the bottom of the rectangle only.


Or this method!
Create a new layer.
Make a selection of the outside of the rounded rectangle.


Fill the selection with white.


Lower the new layers fill to 0%.
Add a drop shadow layer style.

 

[Alexandria]

Ok, I am somehow not getting the same outcome:

Create a new layer
Draw rectangle with rectangular marquee tool, fill white
Make a selection of the outside of the rounded rectangle like so?

Lower the new layers fill to 0%
Add a drop shadow layer style (on what layer?)

If I do it on the original rectangle layer, I can't get it only at the bottom and when I cut out the center, shadow is there again

That's the only way I can get it ONLY at the bottom but its too "sharp"

 

[IamSam]

Ok, I am somehow not getting the same outcome:

OK. Let's look at what I stated......

Create a new layer.
Make a selection of the outside of the rounded rectangle.
Fill the selection with white.
Lower the new layers fill to 0%.
Add a drop shadow layer style.

....and here's what you stated...

Create a new layer
Draw rectangle with rectangular marquee tool, fill white
Make a selection of the outside of the rounded rectangle like so?
Lower the new layers fill to 0%
Add a drop shadow layer style (on what layer?)

You have added a new step in the sequence.
None of your sample photos show that you have lowered the layers fill to 0%
All of what I instruct above is on the same new layer.

If I do it on the original rectangle layer, I can't get it only at the bottom and when I cut out the center, shadow is there again

You should be doing this on a new layer above the original. If you do this correctly, you won't have to cut out anything.

 

[Alexandria]

This is what I get when I do what you said and I still need "just a frame" .. cutout (that I can put over any image

 

[hawkeye]

Frankly I don't see where anything suggested or that will be suggested is going to be any easier than simply making the drop shadow a separate layer and masking the parts you don't want. That should take you less than 10 seconds.

 

[Alexandria]

Frankly I don't see where anything suggested or that will be suggested is going to be any easier than simply making the drop shadow a separate layer and masking the parts you don't want. That should take you less than 10 seconds.

Thank you

 

[IamSam]

Frankly I don't see where anything suggested or that will be suggested is going to be any easier than simply making the drop shadow a separate layer and masking the parts you don't want. That should take you less than 10 seconds.

I agree, but I'm trying to help with what the OP is asking for. Sorry.

This is what I get when I do what you said and I still need "just a frame" .. cutout (that I can put over any image

In your layers panel, you do not have a frame in layer 1.
You also don't have a white rectangle in layer 2...
A frame has an inner and outer rounded rectangle. Make a selection of the outside of the rounded rectangle. (I can see where you may have been confused)
It looks like you have cut-out the rectangle with a white border.
In my instructions I state to fill the rectangle, not outside the rectangle.


This is what your layers panel should look like....


This is what it will produce......



If you have marching ants on the outside of another marching ant selection......


And you fill that selection, it will fill between the two marching ant selections


If you only have one marching ant selection.....


It will fill in that selection...

 

[hawkeye]

I agree, but I'm trying to help with what the OP is asking for. Sorry.


In your layers panel, you do not have a frame in layer 1.
You also don't have a white rectangle in layer 2....it looks like you have cut-out the rectangle with a white border. In my instructions I state to fill the rectangle, not outside the rectangle.
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This is what your layers panel should look like....
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This is what it will produce......
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If you have marching ants on the outside of another marching ant selection......
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And you fill that selection, it will fill between the two marching ant selections
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If you only have one marching ant selection.....
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It will fill in that selection...
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No problem, I just don't see where anything is going to be any easier or faster.

 

[Alexandria]

Ok, I misunderstood here: Make a selection of the outside of the rounded rectangle.

I thought that was to "inverse" the outside part ...... thx for the help

 

[Morold]

Is there an easier way to get a shadow on the outside of the frame WITHOUT having a shadow on the inside (frame is cutout in center)

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I just drew this shadow, but is there "better" solution?

I have just found a good tips which help me create shadow

 

[IamSam]

I have just found a good tips which help me create shadow

Great! Would you like to share those tips?