Better Drop Shadows
Monday, November 17, 2008 Filed in: Weekly Tip
When placing type against a moving background, a contrasting edge is a necessity. This is often accomplished by using a drop shadow. But sometimes a drop shadow isn’t enough.
1 Use Outline Text from the Generators well.
2 Set the line width to a narrower setting (somewhere between 10–25).
3 Crank the line softness up (40 or higher).
4 Combine with a Drop Shadow from the Motion tab.
5 Reduce the Offset value so the shadow is tighter. Increase the Opacity and Softness to taste.
Like this tip? It comes from the book
Final Cut Studio On the Spot from Focal Press.