Bevel/Emboss
The Bevel/Emboss effect is used to add rounded edges and shadows to give a 3D impression.
The Bevel/Emboss effect is used to add rounded edges and shadows to give a 3D impression.
Depending on the type of bevel or emboss set, the rounded edge might be inside or outside layer content, convex or concave, and may include a shadow.
For all bevel/emboss effects you can adopt a preset or custom profile that defines the bevel/emboss edge.
The following settings are shown on the vertical sliders when the effect is selected in the Layer FX panel:
Radius / Azimuth / Shadow Opacity—controls the extent of the effect; the direction of the light source, shadow or gradient; sets the opacity for the shadow.
Elevation / Depth—defines the 'height' of the light source, shadow or gradient; or sets the depth of the effect.
Soften / Highlight Opacity—blurs the shadows or adjusts the highlight opacity. Use the context toolbar's Blend mode and Color options for further shadow and highlight adjustment.The following settings are shown on the context toolbar when the effect is selected in the Layer FX panel:
Profile—defines how the light is applied and sculpts the ridges, valleys, and bumps that are shaded in the process. Tap on the curve to add a node, drag a node or portion of the curve to shape it.
Enable—switches the effect on or off for before-and-after comparison.
Invert—reverses the effect of the lighting profile.
Linear—when enabled, the graduation between two nodes in the profile is linear (i.e. uses straight lines). If this option is off, profile nodes are connected using smooth curves.