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This document was created by an unregistered ChmMagic, please go to http://www.bisenter.com to register it. Thanks.7. Make sure that the glow is selected. Use the Gaussian Blur filter to diffuse the glow. I used a setting around10 for a generous glow.8. Assemble the layers so that the glow is beneath the object. If the shadows interfere with the glow, removethem. Figure 18.3 shows the final product.Figure 18.3. Be sure to see this in the color plate section. It's not as effectivein black and white.Of course, this is <strong>Photoshop</strong>, so there are several ways to accomplish more or less the same result. You could skip the preceding step 6,and simply fill the selection and go on from there. You could even use the Outer Glow Layer Effect, although it doesn't look quite as goodto me. It's certainly quicker and easier, and it might be exactly what you want.We've only scratched the surface of glow effects, so I encourage you to try all sorts of settings and colors. Experiment with thebrightness and size of the glow. Also try other blur filters for glows that imply movement or dimension. Have fun!

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